Item 2: Brake Caliper Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the guide and locator pins and boots for damage or corrosion, install new pins and boots if they are damaged, lubricate the pins as needed.
- Support the brake caliper to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the guide and locator pin boots are not damaged and correctly seated or damage to the guide and locator pins may occur.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the flexible brake hose.