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Brake System

Installation

In this manual: Brake System
Service Information — 34Suspension — 63Driveline — 80Brake System — 74Steering System — 42Engine — 329Automatic Transmission — 84Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case — 64Exhaust System — 8Fuel System — 39Climate Control System — 76Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 25Battery and Charging System — 19Audio Systems — 14Lighting — 24Electrical Distribution — 8Electronic Feature Group — 11Body — 173Frame and Mounting — 6General Information — 1
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1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits.

Install the pads.

1. Install the new pad slippers.

2. Install the pads.

Pads

2. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.

Compress the caliper pistons (2196).

Pads

3. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper.

Pads

4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front brake disc shield.

Install the disc brake caliper.

1. Hold the guide pins stationary.

2. Install the caliper bolts.

Pads

5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Install brake master cylinder filler cap.

8. Inspect brake operation.

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