Front Brake Caliper: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the residual adhesive from the brake caliper-to-brake pad mating surfaces using brake parts cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all new hardware as supplied with the brake pad kit.

Install the new spring clips and brake pads to the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to BRAKE PADS .
Position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
- Install new copper washers.
- Tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).
Bleed the brakes. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .
With the vehicles engine running, apply 89-133 N (20-30 lb) of pressure on the brake pedal for one minute to make sure the brake pads adhere to the brake caliper.
With the vehicle engine running, apply 89-133 N (20-30 lb) of pressure on the brakes for approximately 1 minute, to make sure the brake pads adhere to the caliper before any contamination can be introduced.
Test the brakes for normal operation.