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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

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    CAUTION: To prevent deterioration of the caliper sleeve boots, do not use petroleum-based lubricant.
    Fig 1: Filling Rubber Caliper Sleeve Boots With Caliper Grease
    G03884642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Fill the rubber caliper sleeve boots with caliper grease.
  2. Install the disc brake caliper and the front brake hose.
    1. Position the disc brake caliper in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
    2. Install and tighten the disc brake caliper bolts.
    3. Using new copper washers, install the front brake hose and the bolt.
      Fig 2: Installing Front Brake Hose And Bolt
      G03884650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach the speed sensor wiring to the front brake hose.
    Fig 3: Locating Speed Sensor Wiring Clips
    G03884638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  6. Inspect the brake system operation.
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