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Front Brake Caliper - E-150: Assembly

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    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seals or dust boots. Damage to the vehicle can occur.
    NOTE: Use new DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid for assembly and bleeding of the brake system.
  1. Lubricate the following brake system components:
    1. Piston dust boots.
    2. Piston seals.
    3. Caliper pistons.
    4. Caliper cylinder bores.
      Fig 1: Identifying Piston Dust Boots And Seals
      G03884676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the caliper pistons.
    1. Install the caliper piston seals.
    2. Install the caliper piston dust boots.
      3. CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper piston, or damage to the caliper piston seal or dust boot may occur.
    3. Install the caliper pistons into the caliper housing.
    4. Press the caliper pistons into the caliper bore. Use even pressure while making sure the pistons does not cock.
      Fig 2: Installing Caliper Pistons Into Caliper Housing
      G03884677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
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