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7. Remove the brake pads.
Installation 1. NOTE: Use new copper washers on front brake flow bolt.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order. zBleed the caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate —
Cobra
Removal 1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads — Cobra in this section.
2. Remove the anchor plate bolts.
Installation 1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Brake Caliper Anchor Plate
Removal
1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Pads in this section.
2. Remove the anchor plate (2B292). 1. Remove and discard the anchor plate bolts.
2. Remove the anchor plate.
Installation 1. CAUTION: Use correct type and length bolts.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order. zInstall new anchor plate bolts.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Disc
Removal
1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292). For additional information, refer to Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section.
2. Match mark the hub (1104) and the brake disc (1125).
3. If necessary, remove and discard the keeper nuts.
4. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be easily removed, apply Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-
19A501- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56- A to the mating surfaces.
Remove the brake disc from the hub.
Installation 1. Clean rust and foreign material from the mating surfaces of the hub and brake disc. zUse Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579- SA or equivalent to clean the brake disc
and hub.
2. Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE - M12A4 - A to the hub flange. SECTION 206-
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3. Align the match marks and install the brake disc.
4. Install the anchor plate (2B292). For additional information, refer to
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section.
5. Check the total indicated runout (TIR). For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Shield
Removal
1. Remove the brake disc (1125). For additional information, refer to Disc in this section.
2. Remove the brake disc shield (2K004). 1. Drill out three brake disc shield rivets.
2. Remove the brake disc shield.
Installation 1. Install the brake disc shield. 1. Position the shield.
2. Secure with three rivets.
2. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to Disc in this section.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Caliper
Disassembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this
section.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from disc brake caliper.
3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper. 1. Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the caliper pistons (2196).
2. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper and force out the caliper pistons to the block of wood.
4. Remove the caliper pistons. 1. Remove the block of wood.
2. Remove the caliper pistons.
5. Remove and discard the piston seals and boots.
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6. Remove and discard the bleed screw and cap.
Assembly
1. CAUTION: Do not hone the caliper bores. Caliper pistons are not available for
honed caliper bores.
Clean and inspect the caliper pistons and the disc brake caliper.
zRemove dirt and debris.
z Examine the caliper pistons for surface irregularities, scoring or wear. Damaged caliper
pistons should be installed new.
z Clean the caliper bores with Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579- SA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification.
z If the caliper bores are corroded or excessively scored, install a new disc brake caliper.
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2.
CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been
allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean High Performance DOT 3
Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542- AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA- M6C25-
A.
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1. Install the piston seal.
2. Install the piston boot on the piston.
3.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
Insert the caliper piston.
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to cock the caliper piston.
Press the caliper piston into the bore.
4. Install a new bleed screw and cap.
5. Install the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section. Klj . 4 ba
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