How to Repair the Brake Line on a Ford Aspire

The brake lines on your Ford Aspire are designed to withstand the tremendous internal hydraulic pressure exerted on them by the brake master cylinder when the brakes are applied. Whether you are dealing with a damaged rubber line leading to a caliper or the steel lines running fluid back and forth from the master cylinder, a damaged brake line must be addressed immediately. Loss of brake pressure due to a failed line can translate to a loss of brakes altogether. Not being able to go is one issue; not being able to stop is a much larger problem.

Instructions

1

Use the box wrench to unbolt the damaged brake line at both ends.

2

Compare it to the replacement line to make sure the two match up at each bend and in overall length. If you could not purchase an exact replacement line, but had to purchase bulk line instead, move to Step 3. Otherwise, skip to Step 4.

3

Take the bulk brake line and fish it through the brake line bender and bend it in each position until it is an exact duplicate of the old brake line. Consult the brake line bender's instruction guide for tool usage. Use patience and care when bending the line, as it can be snapped easily.

4

Position the new line in place and tighten down the fittings with the box wrench. Make sure the fittings are flush with the connection when done, but do not overtighten them.

5

Top the master cylinder with fresh brake fluid. Make sure not to let the master cylinder sit open for more than the few seconds it takes to fill it with fluid.

6

Get a helper to pump the brake pedal several times and then hold it down while you open the brake bleeder screw and release the air. Close the bleeder screw when fluid begins to come out. Repeat this step at all four wheels until no air escapes when the bleeder screw is opened and nothing but clean brake fluid escapes. This will bleed any air out of the system and flush the old, contaminated fluid out as well. Make sure all the bleeder screws are closed when done. When finished, your helper should experience a firm brake pedal that does not sink when applied.