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Brake Caliper - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) > < Brake Disc - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Front Disc Brake - Brake Caliper Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Disassembly and Assembly

Materials
Name
Specification
Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid
ESD-M6C57-A 

1. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
Brake caliper dust seal
2
-
Brake caliper piston
See Disassembly Detail
3
-
Brake caliper piston seal
See Disassembly Detail
See Assembly Detail

2. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Disassembly Details

Item 2 : Brake caliper piston

  1. Place a suitable block of wood between the body of the brake caliper and the brake caliper piston.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Use only as much compressed air as is necessary to remove the brake caliper piston. Excessive pressure may force the piston out of the caliper bore with sufficient force to cause personal injury. Never attempt to catch the piston as it comes out of the bore. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not use a screwdriver or any other similar tool to pry the brake caliper piston out of the brake caliper bore.
    Apply compressed air through the brake hose union housing to remove the brake caliper piston.

Item 3 : Brake caliper piston seal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not use a screwdriver or any other similar tool to pry the brake caliper seal out of the brake caliper bore.

Assembly Details

Item 3 : Brake caliper piston seal

WARNING:
WARNING:Install a new brake caliper if rust, pitting or scores are evident in the brake caliper bore or on the brake caliper piston.
NOTE:
NOTE:Lubricate the piston, piston bore and piston seal with super DOT 4 brake fluid prior to installation.

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