Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
2. Secure the disc brake caliper in a vise.
3. Remove the caliper piston.
1
Place a wood block between the caliper bridge and the caliper piston.
2
Apply low air pressure to the fluid port of the disc brake caliper.
3
Force the caliper piston out to the wood block. Remove the wood block and the caliper piston.
4. Remove and discard the caliper piston seals and dust boots.
5. Note: Do not hone the caliper bores. Caliper pistons are not available for honed calipers.
If the front disc brake calipers are leaking, install new caliper seal kits. If the caliper bores are damaged, install a new front disc brake caliper.
Assembly
1. CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seals or dust boots. Damage to the vehicle can occur.
Note: Use new brake fluid for assembly and bleeding of the brake system.
If DOT 3 is not available use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAEJ1704.
Lubricate the following brake system components with High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
1
Piston dust boot.
2
Piston seal.
3
Caliper piston.
4
Caliper bore.
2. Install the caliper piston.
1
Install the caliper piston seal.
2
Install the caliper piston dust boot.
