Escort L4-110 1.8L DOHC (1994)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove front caliper from vehicle.
2. Remove front caliper sleeves and dust boots.
3. Remove caliper bleed screw cap and screw.
4. Remove snap ring from caliper piston dust seal, then the seal.
5. Position wood block or shop towels between caliper and piston, then apply air pressure to brake hose fitting to remove piston from caliper. Use
only enough air pressure to ease piston from caliper bore.
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from piston, as personal injury may result.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect piston for scratches, scoring or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect caliper bore for scratches, scoring or corrosion. Light scratches or slight corrosion can be polished out using crocus cloth.
3. Ensure bleeder screw and bleeder screw bore hole in caliper are fully open.
4. Inspect caliper bushings for corrosion and dust boot retaining ring for damage or tension loss. Replace parts as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate piston seal with brake fluid, then position seal in caliper bore groove.
2. Lubricate piston and caliper bore with brake fluid.
3. Install caliper assembly onto vehicle.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or
fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the OFF position.
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove brake pads.
2. Using suitable needle nose vise grips, clamp center of brake flex hose to prevent brake fluid leakage.
3. Remove banjo bolt retaining brake flex hose to caliper.
4. Disconnect brake hose from caliper and discard two copper washers.
5. Remove two caliper bolts, then caliper assembly from vehicle.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
