Front

Removal

WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

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





WARNING: Asbestos fiber dust may be present on brake and clutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled.

Brake and clutch assemblies should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers such as a brake/clutch/service vacuum. The bag must be labeled per OSHA instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents.

If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning should be done wet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators.

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians performing brake or clutch repair should be present in the area.

CAUTION: Replace the pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Replace the pads in complete axle sets.

3. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination.





4. Remove the disc brake caliper bolts and lift the disc brake caliper off the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.





5. Measure the brake disc for minimum thickness.
- Replace the brake disc if not within specifications.

6. If necessary, resurface the brake disc.
- Ford recommends on-vehicle brake disc machining. Follow lathe manufacturer's instructions.





7. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.
- If leaks are found, disassembly is required.





8. Remove the pads.

Installation





1. Install the pads.





2. Install the disc brake caliper and the bolts.

NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

3. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Inspect the brake system operation.