Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REAR BRAKES
WARNING:
USE OF ANY OTHER THAN APPROVED DOT 3 MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUID WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO BRAKE
COMPONENTS AND WILL RENDER THE BRAKES INOPERATIVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
CAREFULLY READ CAUTIONARY INFORMATION ON PRODUCT LABEL.
FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
IN THE USA OR CANADA ON FORD/MOTORCRAFT PRODUCTS CALL. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONSULT THE
PRODUCT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) IF AVAILABLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the adhesive backing on the brake pads. If brake fluid is spilled onto the brake pads, new pads
must be installed.
CAUTION:
Use only specified brake parts cleaner. Use of other cleaners may leave a residue on the brake caliper, preventing the brake pad's adhesive surface
from bonding with the brake caliper.
1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2.
Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
If required, remove fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
3.
Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Remove the brake caliper bolts.
CAUTION:
Do not use the brake caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken when servicing rear brake components without disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully
position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fitting can occur.
5.
Using hand force and a rocking motion, separate the brake caliper from the anchor plate.
