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

Removal

NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

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

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

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

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   NOTICE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

   1. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting and remove the clip.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   3. Disconnect the fitting and remove the brake hose.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Refer to: Component Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).