Front Brake Caliper: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Make sure that the component is clean and free of foreign material.
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Below steps are required when guide rods do not move freely.
- Clean the anchor plate bore using the specified material and a plastic wire brush.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Install the guide rod boots into the caliper anchor plate.
- Lubricate the guide rod with grease supplied in service kit.
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NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.
Orient and push guide rod all the way into caliper anchor plate bore. Ensure guide rods are properly sealed into the boots.
- Rotate the guide rod to grease the complete surface. Pull the guide rod back and forth to evenly distribute the grease.
- If required. Install the new brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads .
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NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .