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Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
  1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
    • If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  3. Remove the brake hose from the support bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose From Support Bracket
    G04651631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the brake pad retaining clip.
    Fig 2: Locating Brake Pad Retaining Clip
    G04651632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake caliper flexible hose. Use a suitable tool to support the brake caliper.
  5. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.
    • Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    6. CAUTION: Install new brake pads if they are worn past the specified thickness above the metal backing plates. Install new brake pads in complete axle sets.
  6. Remove the 2 brake pads and inspect for wear or contamination.
    7. CAUTION: If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid may be displaced from the master cylinder.
    CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores.
  7. If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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