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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Front Disc Brake - Brake Pads Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove the wheel.

  1. Remove the brake pad retaining clip.

  1. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Detach the brake pad wear sensor electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Detach the caliper.
    1. Remove the bolt covers.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    • Secure the caliper out of the way to prevent damage to the flexible brake hose.

  1. Remove the outer brake pad.

  1. Remove the inner brake pad.

Installation
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If the pistons are retracted into the housing, brake fluid will be displaced from the master cylinder.
    Fully retract the brake disc caliper piston.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
    Install the inner brake pad.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
    Install the outer brake pad.

  1. Install the caliper.
    1. Install the bolts.
    1. Install the bolt covers.

  1. Attach the brake pad wear sensor electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Connect the brake pad wear sensor electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Install the pad retaining clip.

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