Lincoln Corsair: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Rear Brake Flexible Hose
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the
adhesive backing on the brake pads. This may prevent the brake pad
adhesive surface from bonding with the brake caliper. If brake fluid is
spilled onto the brake pads, install new pads.
NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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.
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Activate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the flow bolt and detach the brake hose. Discard the washers.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Remove the brake flexible hose.
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Disconnect the brake tube.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the clip and the brake flexible hose.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Deactivate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions.
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH sid..
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and let
it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch.
Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.Note: This action fully releases the hood.
Open the hood.Note: There is no secondary lever under the
hood.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fully
latch the hood before..