How Do You Replace A Brake Line In A Ford Taurus?
The factory brake lines on a Ford Taurus are rubber and they can become damaged over time. Whether your brake lines are damaged or you want to improve braking performance with stainless steel lines, replacing them is not an easy task. If you choose to do it yourself, talk with a trained expert first and get the correct replacement kit for your model. Raise and secure your Taurus on jack stands. Remove the wheel to reach the brake line and caliper. Raise the hood and locate the brake master cylinder behind the air filter box on the driver’s side. It’s a metal cylinder with a plastic reservoir tank on top. Trace the brake lines that run from it and to each wheel. Observe the whole brake line. It may be divided into sections, meaning only one piece may need replacing. Note where the line is bent and end the replacement line the same way. This reduces the strain on the line. Measure the length of the section being replaced and compare it to the new. It must be cut to the original pipe’s le
