Ford Fusion: Front Disc Brake / Brake Caliper - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS). Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake
caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and
shudder.
Remove and discard the front brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
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Remove The brake caliper flow bolt, washers and the brake caliper. Discard the washers.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when
installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may
occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.
Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions...