Continental V8-4.6L DOHC (1995)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove caliper assembly from vehicle.
2. Position fiber block and shop towels between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to caliper brake line fitting bore to
force piston from caliper.
3. Remove dust boot from caliper assembly.
4. Remove piston seal from cylinder and discard.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect piston for scratches, scoring or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect caliper bore for scratches, scoring or corrosion. Light scratches or slight corrosion can be polished out using crocus cloth.
3. Ensure bleeder screw and bleeder screw bore hole in caliper are fully open.
4. Inspect caliper bushings for corrosion and dust boot retaining ring for damage or tension loss. Replace parts as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate piston seal with clean brake fluid, then install seal in caliper bore. Ensure seal is firmly seated in groove.
2. Install new dust boot in outer groove of caliper bore.
3. Coat piston with clean brake fluid and install piston in caliper bore.
4. Spread dust boot over piston as it is installed, then seat dust boot in piston groove.
5. Install caliper assembly on vehicle.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or
fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the OFF position.
NOTE: Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
1. Turn air suspension service switch OFF, if equipped.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Loosen brake tube fitting connecting brake tube to fitting on frame. Plug brake tube.
4. Remove retaining clip from brake hose and bracket, then disconnect brake hose from caliper.
5. Remove caliper locating pins.
6. Lift caliper from rotor and spindle anchor plate assembly.
CAUTION: On models equipped with phenolic caliper piston, do not pry directly against the piston or damage may result.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install caliper assembly over rotor with outer shoe against rotor braking surface during installation on spindle and anchor plate to prevent
pinching piston boot between inner brake shoe and piston. Ensure calipers are installed in proper position.
b. Perform system brake bleeding procedures.
c. Pump brake pedal several times to position brake shoes before moving vehicle.
