Front Brake Caliper: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 50 Nm (37 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: Tab Of Spring In Brake Caliper Cavity

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 anchor housing spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.

NOTE: The latch MUST be positioned as shown.

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

Fig 2: Anchor Housing Spring End Fully Latched

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Install the brake flexible hose to the brake caliper.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.