Lincoln Navigator: Rear Disc Brake / Rear Brake Flexible Hose. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

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: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. 1. Remove the nut and disconnect the brake tube.
      Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt and the rear brake flexible hose.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: If equipped, verify correct installation of the brake flexible hose protective sleeve and tie strap.

   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).