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Cleaning & Inspection

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CAUTION: DO NOT use denatured alcohol to clean rubber components or assemblies that have rubber components. Cleaning rubber components with denatured alcohol weakens the rubber and may result in failure of the component.
CAUTION: Never allow any petroleum product or mineral oil to contact the inside of a brake hydraulic system. Mineral oil and petroleum products deteriorate the natural rubber seals used in brake hydraulic system. If a brake system becomes contaminated, it must be flushed with clean brake fluid and all rubber seals and flex hoses replaced. Use High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid (C6AZ-19542-AB) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
  1. Clean all brake caliper components. All parts must be air-dried completely. Coat all internal parts and piston seal with high performance DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid.
  2. Inspect caliper bore, seal grooves and boot grooves for wear or damage. If bores are scored, corroded or worn, replace caliper. Replace anti-rattle clip, caliper support spring and key.
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