Rear Brake Caliper

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WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not allow the brake master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Master cylinder may be damaged if operated without fluid, resulting in degraded braking performance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: When any part of the hydraulic system is disconnected for repair or installation of new components, air can get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it is correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment.

NOTE: Due to the complexity of the fluid path within the rear integral parking brake calipers, it may be necessary to follow this procedure when new calipers are installed.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
NOTE: This procedure is necessary only when installing a new rear brake caliper. To bleed the brake system, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Caliper Bolts
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Remove the outer brake pad.

Fig 2: Locating Outer Brake Pad
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NOTE: Place a shop towel between the caliper and the brake disc.

Install the brake caliper using the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to specifications, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 3: Locating Brake Caliper Bolts
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Slowly apply the brake pedal to extend the brake caliper piston outward.
Remove the 2 guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.

Fig 4: Locating Brake Caliper Bolts

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Remove the brake caliper bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.

Fig 5: Removing Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw Cap
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Loosen the brake caliper bleeder screw.
Using the Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster, fully retract the brake caliper piston and tighten the bleeder screw to specifications, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 6: Loosening Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
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Repeat steps 4 through 9 until clear, bubble free fluid comes out.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
- Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
Remove the 2 guide pin bolts and the shop towel.
Install the outer brake pad.

Fig 7: Locating Outer Brake Pad

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Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to specifications, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 8: Locating Outer Brake Pad
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Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .