Front Brake Caliper: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTE: If present, the 2-tabbed end of the brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed first.

Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring using the following procedure:
1. Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
2. Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Spring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the brake pad anti-rattle spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
Position the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring onto the anchor plate.
Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the brake pad anti-rattle spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.

NOTE: The latch MUST be positioned as shown in illustration, or damage to component may occur.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Spring

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Verify that the brake pad anti-rattle spring is correctly latched by pulling on the spring.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.

Install the brake flexible hose to the brake caliper.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Position the brake flexible and install a new retainer clip.
Attach the brake tube fitting to the brake flexible hose.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .