Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
- Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Install new copper washers.
- Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Remove the bracket bolt and the brake flexible hose.
- To install, tighten bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article for component bleeding.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.