Front Brake Caliper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Activate the brake service mode. Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation .
Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.

Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Vehicles without adhesive on outboard brake pad insulator
Remove the bolts and the brake caliper.
Torque: M8: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm) M10: 34 lb.ft (46 Nm)

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Vehicles with adhesive on outboard brake pad insulator

NOTE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts.
Torque: M8: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm) M10: 34 lb.ft (46 Nm)

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NOTE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.
1. Separate the outboard brake pad from the brake caliper.
2. Remove the brake caliper.

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