OEM Ford Five Hundred Brake Line

Ford Five Hundred Brake Line Parts and Q&A

• Tube Assembly
  5F9Z-2C296-AA
  Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Front Brake Line on Ford Five Hundred?

  A:

  The front brake flexible hose requires servicing with only DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid because alternative fluid types can cause permanent damage that turns the brakes nonfunctional and produces safety risks for people. Brake fluid includes polyglycol ethers and polyglycols which require immediate eye protection and full removal from skin by hand washing afterward. Eyes exposed to hazardous materials need immediate flushing with running water for 15 minutes before getting needed professional medical care during persistent irritation. Emergency medical evaluation must be obtained after ingesting the substance and inducing vomiting by drinking water. Brake fluid remains dangerous for painted and plastic materials therefore clean up any drips immediately with water. Brake fluid must not touch the adhesive area on Brake Pads because this exposure will force replacement of all brake pads. The correct brake parts cleaner must be used due to residual materials from wrong cleaners which interfere with brake pad and caliper bonding. The installation process of the brake flexible hose must be done while shielding the brake pads from contaminants and the Brake Caliper bleeding must also be performed under similar conditions. It is vital to apply brake fluid for lubricating both the threads and washers of the brake caliper flow bolt prior to installation. The brake caliper flow bolt receives removal with the disposal of two copper washers during installation before tightening to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). Secure the brake flexible hose fittings through torque setting of 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.). Reinstall the brake flexible hose after removing its bolt while tightening it to 30 Nm (22 foot-lbs.). The procedure ends with bleeding the system through proper removal step reversal.
• Flex Hose, Front Passenger Side
  6F9Z-2078-A
  Q: How to service and repair the front brake line on Ford Five Hundred?

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  A complete performance of front brake flexible hose repair begins with a neutral setting vehicle secured on a hoist. The use of approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid remains vital since other brake fluid types lead to permanent brake component harm and renders brakes inoperative which could cause personal injuries. When dealing with brake fluid definitely protect your eyes and paint and plastic surfaces from contact; immediately wash eyes using running water for 15 minutes followed by medical evaluation for continued irritation symptoms. Any encounter of brake fluid with painted or plastic surfaces requires immediate cleaning with water and it requires new pads if the fluid contacts brake pad adhesive backing. Brake parts cleaner must be used specifically since other residues might prevent brake pad-caliper bonding. Clean brake fluid serves to lubricate the brake caliper flow bolt threads as well as its washers before performing the bolt removal step. Use proper tools to remove the brake caliper flow bolt followed by discarding the two copper washers until you disconnect the brake line fitting from the brake flexible hose. Installation of the new parts begins with bolt and brake flexible hose removal. Assemble the new hose tightly to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) and tighten the brake line fitting to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.). To complete the job you need to perform the reverse removal steps followed by bleeding the brake system to ensure operations work correctly.