Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Brake Caliper: Description and Operation
Brake Caliper
Front
Front Disc Brake
Front disc brakes use pin slider-type disc brake caliper assemblies with a 276 mm (10.9 inch) full cast front disc brake rotor. The caliper has a
phenolic caliper piston with a piston seal and a press-in type dust boot. The disc brake caliper is attached to the front wheel hub and spindle with
two 12 mm attaching bolts. The front disc brake caliper housing slides on lubricated disc brake caliper locating pins that are sealed from the
elements by rubber boots. The disc brake caliper locating pins are attached to the front disc brake caliper housing by two pinch bolts.
Rear
The rear disc brake caliper consists of:
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Caliper housing
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Steel piston
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Bleed screw
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Seal
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Dust boot
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Caliper bolt bushings and boots
The rear disc brake caliper is bolted to the rear wheel disc brake adapter.
