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Front Brake Caliper - E-250, E-350, E-450: Assembly

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    CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals or dust boots.
    NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Piston Boot, Caliper Piston And Piston Seal
    G03884746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the piston boot, caliper piston, piston seal, and cylinder bores with DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid.
  2. Install the caliper pistons.
    1. Install the piston seal.
    2. Install the piston boot.
      3. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
    3. Insert the caliper piston.
    4. Press the caliper piston into the caliper bore, being careful not to cock the caliper piston.
      Fig 2: Installing Disc Brake Caliper
      G03904825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the disc brake caliper.
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