Ford Explorer: Front Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Brake Disc
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B |
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Removal
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:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Activate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate
assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside. Discard the bolts.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Remove the brake disc.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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Clean the brake disc mating surfaces using a wire brush and the specified material.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner
/ PM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
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.
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Deactivate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Apply the brake pedal several times to verify correct brake system operation.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake disc.
Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very
high...
Removal
NOTICE:
Siphon the brake fluid from the HCU/EBB reservoir, if the
reservoir is not emptied there will be a large amount of brake fluid
spilled in the engine compartment.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
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