Caliper Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove the disc brake caliper bolts.





4. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes, get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash it with water immediately.

Disconnect the front brake hose.
1. Remove the front brake hose bolt and discard the copper washers.
2. Remove the brake caliper.





5. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required.

Installation





1. Install the front brake hose.
1. Install the brake caliper.
2. Install the front brake hose bolt
- Use new copper washers; connect the front brake hose.





2. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins can occur.

Note: Tighten the lower caliper bolt first.

Install the disc caliper.
1. Install the disc brake caliper.
2. Install the disc brake caliper bolts.
3. Bleed the caliper.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
- Install brake master cylinder filler cap.
6. Inspect the brake system operation.