Ford Explorer: Front Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Brake Caliper
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.
NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
NOTICE:
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.
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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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NOTE:
Make sure all openings are sealed.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
Vehicles without adhesive on outboard brake pad insulator
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Remove the bolts and the brake caliper.
Torque:
M8 ::
20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
M10 ::
34 lb.ft (46 Nm)
Vehicles with adhesive on outboard brake pad insulator
NOTICE:
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.
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts.
Torque:
M8 ::
20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
M10 ::
34 lb.ft (46 Nm)
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NOTICE:
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.
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Separate the outboard brake pad from the brake caliper.
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Remove the brake caliper.
Installation
Vehicles with adhesive on outboard brake pad insulator
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Install the new brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
NOTICE:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when
installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may
occur.
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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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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Cable Ties
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes..
WARNING: When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out
of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheels chocks if appropriate...