Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
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6. If the front disc brake caliper is leaking, replace the piston seals. If the cylinder bores are excessively scored or corroded, replace the front disc
brake caliper.
NOTE: Do not hone the cylinder bores. Pistons are not available for honed cylinder bores.
CAUTION:
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Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
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Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period
of time.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate the piston boot, caliper piston, piston seal, and cylinder bores with High Performance Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB or DOT3
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
Install Caliper Pistons
2. Install the caliper pistons.
a. Install the piston seal.
b. Install the piston boot on the caliper piston.
c. Insert the caliper piston.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
d. Press the caliper piston into the cylinder bore being careful not to cock the caliper piston.
3. Install the front disc brake caliper.
