Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
7. Place parking brake lever pin retainer clip inside of inner spacer.
8. CAUTION: Parking brake lever pin retainer clip should click into place. To prevent damage, do not overcompress. right hand anti-rattle
spring.
Position spring compressor and screw and crossblock on push rod, and lightly screw tool clockwise to compress right hand anti-rattle spring.
Install parking brake lever pin retainer clip (circlip).
9. Install new piston seal in groove in caliper housing after lubricating seal with High Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT-3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-MBC25-A. If DOT 3 is not available use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting
Ford specification SAE-J-1704-DOT 4.
10. NOTE: Make sure one slot in rear disc brake piston and adjuster face is, positioned so it will engage with nib on brake shoe.
Coat rear disc brake piston and adjuster and piston dust boot with High Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or
DOT-3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. If DOT 3 is not available use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification
SAE-J-1704-DOT 4. Install dust boot into piston bore of rear disc brake caliper. Spread dust boot over rear disc brake piston and adjuster and seat
dust boot in piston groove. Rotate rear disc brake piston and adjuster clockwise using Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026 (T87P-2588-A) until
piston is fully seated.
11. Install rear disc brake caliper assembly.
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
