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Chassis

Removal and Installation — Brake Caliper

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General Information — 26Chassis — 160Powertrain — 323Electrical — 356Body and Paint — 290
13steps
~78min
4/5difficulty
0204060801004030N·mlb·ft
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Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A		 ESA-M1C200-A
ESE-M1C171-A
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner
PM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C		 -

Removal

NOTICE: Make sure all openings are covered.

NOTICE: If brake fluid contacts any component, immediately flush the affected area with cold water.

Vehicles with Electric Brake Booster

  1. Activate the brake Service Mode.
    Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

All vehicles

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  2. Remove the brake caliper spring.

  3. NOTICE: Make sure all openings are covered.

    NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the mating surfaces.

    NOTICE: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly routed.

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.
    Torque: 30 lb-ft (40 N·m)
  4. Remove the caps.

  5. NOTICE: Do not pry on the caliper inspection hole to retract the pistons, as this may damage the pistons and dust boots.

    Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
    Torque: 21 lb-ft (28 N·m)

Vehicles without Adhesive on the Brake Pad Insulator

  1. Remove the brake pads.

Vehicles with Adhesive on the Brake Pad Insulator

  1. NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

    NOTICE: When installing new brake pads, make sure to remove the film from the outer brake pads. Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads, do not touch the adhesive on the backing.

    Separate the outer brake pad from the brake caliper. Discard the brake pad.

  2. NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

    NOTICE: When installing new brake pads, make sure to remove the film from the outer brake pads. Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads, do not touch the adhesive on the backing.

    Separate the inner brake pad from the brake caliper. Discard the brake pad.

All vehicles

  1. NOTICE: Protect the caliper pistons and dust boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper bore, or damage to components may occur.

    Using a C-clamp and a worn brake pad, push the disc brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Apply the specified lubricant.
    Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESA-M1C200-A) (ESE-M1C171-A)

Vehicles with Adhesive on the Brake Pad Insulator

NOTICE: When installing new brake pads, make sure to remove the foil backing from the abutment brake pads. Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads, do not touch the adhesive on the backing.

  1. Remove all remaining adhesive from the brake caliper guide pin area. Make sure there is no grease or foreign material in the guide pin area.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
  2. Remove all remaining brake pad adhesive from the brake caliper piston area. Make sure there is no grease or foreign material in the piston area.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C

Vehicles with Electric Brake Booster

  1. Deactivate the brake Service Mode.
    Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

All vehicles

  1. Bleed the brake system.
    Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles with Electric Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
    Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles with Electric Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
  2. Start the engine and apply the brake pedal firmly 5 times to make sure the outer brake pads are bonded to the caliper.

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