OnaQuest
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Can anyone tell me exactly how to remove (& replace) the flexible front brake hoses on the 1997 F53 chassis?
I was able to remove the clip at the frame rail connection point, but can't decide what has to happen next. Does it unscrew? Pull off? What?
As you might imagine, it's too rusty to tell exactly how it connects. There are two flat sides on the hose metal connector, but they don't look to be designed for using a wrench.
There is a frame cross member and other "stuff" directly behind the rail so it's difficult to see of feel back there to determine what may be required. Any help would be appreciated. lou
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MountainAir05
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First clean off the rust and what every else is on the end of each hose. Second, do you have the hose to replace them with. If not go get them first. Make sure they come with the copper washers. You will also need 3/3 quarts of brake fluid DOT 3. Looking at the new ones , you will see how they install. Any steel fix line will screw into the rubber one that you are replacing. Start from the brake and work you way back from their. If you have never done this I was suggest that you find someone that has and watch/help the first time. Then you will have to do a total brake bleed. Might get a can of brake cleaner, and if you get any fluid on the brake pad or disk, ensure that you clean it off right then.
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One of the most common jobs that will go wrong at every turn.Be prepared to chase new leaks and rounded off fittings.You may want to fight with the bleeder screws first because you will need them free or you can't bleed the brakes.This type of "simple" part replacement isn't usually as easy as it seems.Don't start it unless you can have it down for a while if things happen.
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enblethen
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Disconnect from caliper, then disconnect flexible line from rigid steel tube.
You should use some tubing wrenches to prevent rounding off steel tube flare fitting.
You will need to bleed brakes after accomplishing line replacement. Check manual or master cyclinder lid for proper fluid.
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supermod38
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Take it to qualified tech and get it done correctly, Brakes are not the part of a MH that you want to learn on. Your life and others depend on those brakes!
just sayin.
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OnaQuest
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Thanks guys, I had great fun reading your answers. Unfortunately, I did NOT learn exactly how to disconnect the brake hose from the frame rail on this '97 F53, which was my question.
I have done many brake jobs on many different vehicles in my life time. I know how to flush brake fluid and bleed brakes, I know how to rebuild & replace calipers. I know how to replace rotors, but thanks for all the tutorials anyway.
I just can't determine HOW to remove this particular hose.
The parts houses (including FORD) have told me to remove it and bring it in for a correct match. If they carried only one hose it would be simple to look at the new one and see how it must come apart. But they don't. Thanks anyway.
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enblethen
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The clip should be removed to loosen from frame rail. It may have corrosion that is holding it in place.
Quick look at Oreilly website shows only one style of brake lines for F53 MH chassis.
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OnaQuest
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enblethen wrote:The clip should be removed to loosen from frame rail. It may have corrosion that is holding it in place.
Quick look at Oreilly website shows only one style of brake lines for F53 MH chassis.
The clip is off. The thing is loose in the hole in the frame. I still don't know exactly how and where it is supposed to come apart.
Okay, I just found that the O'reilly site allows me to zoom in on that end for a more detailed view than I've ever seen before. Do I have to do something from the rear of the frame rail or do I need to pull on the hose to get it to come out far enough to unscrew?
I'm learning, I hope.......
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edited 04/30/12 08:45pm by OnaQuest *
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John&Joey
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Just wondering what prompted you to replace the brake hoses? Can't help on the fitting since I have never replaced them.
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enblethen
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There should be a flare fitting on the steel line that comes apart there. The hose itself as shown in O'reilly's site is all one peice and is crimped together.
John&Joey:
The brake lines can collapse on the inside. It is a good idea to replace them. I had mine replaced with what I beleive is better quality then the factory. Mine had collapsed to a point that the brakes would not release immediately. As to when to replace? I do not know. My bad ones had got heat from some of the mountains out here and getting the brake fluid hot.
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