Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
Brake Caliper: Description and Operation
Rear
Rear Caliper
The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing with a single piston, parking brake mechanism, inner and outer pad/lining assemblies
and an anchor plate. The caliper assembly has two lubricated locating pins that position the caliper relative to the anchor plate. Rubber slider pin
boot seals prevent lubrication wash out and pin corrosion.
The piston has a moulded rubber dust boot on its outer end. The boot attaches to the cylinder bore and provides a seal between the housing and the
piston. A rubber O-ring is positioned in a groove in the piston to provide a seal between the piston and housing. The components in the parking
brake mechanism cavity in the back of the caliper housing are lubricated with silicone grease. An automatic adjuster in the piston moves on the
push rod to compensate for lining wear and to maintain lining-to-rotor clearance (gap) when the brakes are not applied.
