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Disc Brake Caliper: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar and 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply clean brake fluid to NEW piston seal, and install in caliper bore groove. Apply clean brake fluid to caliper bore. Coat piston and outside beads of dust boot with clean brake fluid.
  2. Install the piston boot on the piston. Carefully press the caliper piston into the bore.
  3. With bead seated in groove, carefully press straight down on piston until it bottoms in caliper bore. DO NOT cock or jam piston in caliper bore. If necessary, use a "C" clamp and a block of wood to bottom piston in caliper bore.
  4. Install a new bleed screw and cap.
Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Components
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