Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi 4x4, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.3 16V RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 3.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.4 TDCi 4x4, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.3 16V LPG RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) 2.3 16V CNG RWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front brake hose on the FORD TRANSIT MK7 [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Hose for Transit Mk6 Box (V347, V348, FA) and other FORD models

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Replacement: brake hose – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      11 mm flare nut socket
                    
                      11 mm flare nut wrench
                    
                      11 mm combination spanner 
                    
                      17 mm combination spanner 
                    
                      11 mm socket
                    
                      21 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Fluid line stopper
                    
                      Fluid drain pan
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Slotted screwdriver
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake hose – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Follow the maintenance intervals, recommendations, and requirements for using the part as specified by the manufacturer.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake hose – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: brake hose – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Prepare a fluid drain pan.
Step 9

Clean the areas where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake pipe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Loosen the nut fitting connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use an 11 mm flare nut wrench. Use a 17 mm combination spanner.
Step 11

Unscrew the nut fitting connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose.
Step 12

Block off the brake pipe. Use a fluid line stopper.
Step 13

Detach the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use an 11 mm flare nut wrench.
Step 14

Close the hole in the caliper with a plug.

Step 15

Remove the brake hose retaining clip. Use a slotted screwdriver. Use a mounting lever.
Step 16

Remove the brake hose.
Step 17

Clean the brake hose mounting seat on the brake pipe. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 18

Clean the area where the brake hose connects to the caliper. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 19

Remove the plug from the hole in the caliper.

Step 20

Attach the new brake hose to the brake caliper by screwing the brake hose nut fitting into the hole in the caliper.
Step 21

Install the brake hose into the bracket on the body.
Step 22

Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a hammer.
Step 23

Remove the fluid line stopper from the brake pipe.

Step 24

Screw the brake pipe nut fitting into the brake hose and tighten it. Use an 11 mm flare nut wrench. Use a 17 mm combination spanner. Use an 11 mm flare nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 15 N·m.
Step 25

Tighten the brake hose nut fitting on the brake caliper. Use an 11 mm flare nut wrench. Use an 11 mm flare nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 15 N·m.
Step 26

Remove the brake bleeder screw cap.
Step 27

Clean the bleeder screw. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 28

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 29

Loosen the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 30

Press the brake pedal several times to remove any air from the system.

Replacement: brake hose – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:
You can find detailed instructions on how to bleed the brake system in our other video: https://youtu.be/JTFNlg0uUp0
Step 31

Screw in the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 32

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 33

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 9 N·m.
Step 34

Clean the brake bleeder screw area. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 35

Reattach the brake bleeder screw cap.

Step 36

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 37

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 39

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 41

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 42

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 43

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 44

Close the bonnet.

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