Ford Fusion: Rear Disc Brake / Rear Brake Flexible Hose. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the flow bolt, disconnect the brake hose and detach the routing bracket from the wiring harness. Discard the washers.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the splash shield aside.
   

1. Detach the pin-type retainers and the electrical connectors from the brake hose bracket.
   

1. 
   Remove the brake flexible hose.
   
   1. Disconnect the brake tube.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
   3. Remove the bolt, detach the wheel speed sensor wiring and remove the brake flexible hose.
      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).