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Front Brake Caliper: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seals or dust boots. Damage to the vehicle can occur.
    NOTE: Use new brake fluid for assembly and bleeding of the brake system.
    Fig 1: Identifying Piston Dust Boot, Piston Seal And Caliper Piston
    G03954504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. If DOT 3 is not available use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAE J1704.

    Lubricate the following brake system components with High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.

    1. Piston dust boot.
    2. Piston seal.
    3. Caliper piston.
    4. Caliper bore.
  2. Install the caliper piston.
    1. Install the caliper piston seal.
    2. Install the caliper piston dust boot.
      3. CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper piston, or damage to the caliper piston seal or dust boot may occur.
    3. Install the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
    4. Press the caliper piston into the caliper bore. Use even pressure while making sure the piston does not cock.
      Fig 2: Identifying Piston Dust Boot, Piston Seal And Caliper Piston
      G03954505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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