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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

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    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 the guide pins.
  1. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
    • Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake flexible hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  3. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the brake flexible hose.
    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
    G06136954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION for component bleeding.
  5. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    • Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.