Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Front Brake Disc System
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: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If
brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. 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.
1. If necessary, using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until it is half filled.
2. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during
these operations.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. CAUTION: Install new brake pads if the lining(s) are worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install new
pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination.
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Install new pads as necessary.
4. CAUTION: If the anchor housing spring is to be reused, do not force the anchor housing spring off the brake caliper or damage to the spring can
occur. Do not install a damaged anchor housing spring.
Remove the anchor housing spring.
5. NOTE: The LH side anchor housing spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the upper brake caliper cavity.
