Front Brake Caliper: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper bolts.
- On F250, F350, tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb-ft).
- On F450, F550, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake flexible hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
NOTE:
Tighten the bottom caliper bolt before tightening the top caliper bolt or damage to guide pins may occur.
NOTE:
Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent damage to guide pins.