Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC HO (1989)
Brake Caliper: Description and Operation
Fig. 1 Front Pin Sliding Disc Brake Caliper
Fig. 2 Front Pin Sliding Disc Brake Caliper
The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. 1 and 2. The caliper
slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining
assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips
riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. The outer shoe clips
directly to the caliper housing. A wear indicator is incorporated which emits a noise when the lining is worn to a point when replacement is necessary.
Inner and outer shoes are of left and right hand and are not interchangeable.
The inner shoe and lining on Mustang with V8-302 engine has a replaceable single finger anti-rattle clip and an insulator held in position by the clip. The
shoe is slotted to accept the snap on clip which loads the assembly against the caliper bridge. The inner shoe on the Mustang with 2300cc engine has a
single finger anti-rattle clip, holding the shoe down against the spindle ledge. The clip does not lock into the piston. The insulator is also riveted to the
shoe and is not replaceable.
