Disc Brake Shoe & Lining: Installation
- Tighten caliper end retainer. Seat piston in caliper and install caliper.
- Install new locating pin insulators and plastic sleeves. Lubricate insulators with silicone grease. Make sure insulator flanges straddle caliper housing holes.
- Install anti-rattle spring on inner shoe and install shoe in caliper. Shoes are marked for left side (LH) or right side (RH) use. Install outer shoe wear indicator (if equipped) toward front of vehicle.
- Make sure 2 round torque buttons are seated solidly in outer caliper leg holes and spring clip holds shoe tightly against housing (Capri, Cougar, LTD, Marquis, Mustang and Thunderbird). Install wheels, lower vehicle and fill master cylinder with fluid. Pump pedal several times to seat shoes and check brake operation.