Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Brake Caliper: Description and Operation
With 16 Inch Wheels
FRONT
Front disc brakes use a pin slider-type disc brake caliper assembly with a 294 mm (11.57 inch) full cast front disc brake rotor.
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The disc brake caliper has a caliper piston with a piston seal and a press-in type dust boot.
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The disc brake caliper assembly is retained to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate with two brake pin retainers.
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The front disc brake caliper anchor plate is attached to the front wheel spindle by two M 12 X 1.75 X 30 mm bolts. Using longer bolts will
damage the front disc brake rotor.
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Rubber insulators isolate the disc brake caliper locating pins from direct contact with the disc brake caliper.
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The brake hose inlet port thread size is M 10 X 1.5.
REAR
The rear disc brake caliper assembly consists of:
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caliper housing with single rear disc brake piston and adjuster and parking brake mechanism
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inner and outer rear brake shoes and linings
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rear disc support bracket
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two lubricated disc brake caliper locating pins that position rear disc brake piston and adjuster relative to rear disc support bracket.
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rubber slide pin boot seals that prevent lubrication
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washout and corrosion of disc brake caliper
