Front

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 4 or DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.

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 or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap. Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid until the reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





4. CAUTION: Do not pry in caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: When removing the caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.

Remove the brake caliper.
1 Remove the caliper bolts.
2 Lift the caliper off the caliper anchor plate.





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

Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.





6. Remove the pads.





7. Measure the brake disc thickness.
- Install a new brake disc if not within specification.





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





9. Inspect the anchor plate assembly.
- Check the guide pin boots for damage.
- Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
- Install new pins if worn or damaged.





10. Note: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.

Compress the caliper pistons.

Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 4 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 4 fluid meeting Ford specification SAE-J1704-DOT 4. If DOT 4 is not available use DOT 3 Brake Fluid (United States) C6AZ-19542-AB meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.