Front Disc Brake: Notes

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Front Disc Brake Components

Fig 1: Identifying Front Disc Brake Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disc Brake Caliper Components

Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The front disc brake caliper (2C357):

bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B134), which bolts to the front wheel knuckle.
is a disc brake caliper locating pin, single piston design.

The front brake discs (1125):

are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
are bolted to the wheel hub (1104).
are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.

The front brake disc shield (2K005):

is riveted to the front wheel knuckle.
protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.

The pads:

are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
are of a non-asbestos, semi-metallic composition.