OEM Ford Freestyle Brake Line

Ford Freestyle Brake Line Parts and Q&A

• Flex Hose, Rear
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  Q: How to service and repair the rear brake line on Ford Freestyle?

  A:

  A hoisted vehicle in the neutral gear provides the necessary starting position to access the rear brake flexible hose. Only DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid specified by the DOT should be used because non-approved fluids will permanently damage brake parts and disable the braking system leading to possible personal harm. Protect your skin when dealing with brake fluid because it incorporates the chemicals polyglycol ethers and polyglycols so ensure your eyes stay free from contact and completely wipe your hands after handling. The eyes require instant rinsing with running water for fifteen minutes and professional medical aid for sustained irritation. Intake of brake fluid requires water consumption followed by vomiting to result in urgent medical assistance. Any leaks of brake fluid will harm painted surfaces and plastics so wash them with water as soon as possible. Brake fluid must not touch the adhesive points on Brake Pads because such contact will require pad replacement. Apply brake parts cleaner as per manufacturer instructions because surplus materials may hinder the brake pads from properly connecting to the caliper. The brake flexible hose installation begins with reducing the brake line fitting then tightening it to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.). After removing the retaining clip from the brake flexible hose you should disconnect it from the caliper then tighten the hose to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) before finally installing it. The brake system requires bleeding after reversing the removal steps to finish the service.
• Tube Assembly
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  Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Brake Line Flexible Hose on Ford Freestyle?

  A:

  You must start service and repair work on front brake flexible hose by engaging neutral in your vehicle and mounting it on a hoist. The only approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid must be used because any other fluid type will damage brake components permanently and disable brakes and create safety dangers to people. Protect the Brake Pads by creating a barrier against contamination while putting them into place during all installation and bleeding procedures. Water cleaning should address brake fluid spills that touch painted areas or plastic surfaces immediately but pads must receive new replacements when the fluid contacts brake pad adhesive backing. Stick to using the specified brake parts cleaner because other cleaners might produce residues which affect the Brake Caliper adhesive surface. You should discard the two copper washers when taking out the brake caliper flow bolt before applying brake fluid to both threads and washers for installation. Reinstall the bolt by tightening it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Begin by separating the brake line fitting from the brake flexible hose. After that detach the hose and tighten the new hose to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) when installing it. Finishing the procedure requires you to bleed the brake system before you attach the brake line fitting properly and tighten it to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).