Tempo L4-122 2.0L DSL (1984)
Brake Caliper: Description and Operation
Fig. 1 Kelsey-Hayes pin slider disc brake caliper (Typical)
The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Fig. 1. The caliper slides on
two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is
longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the
shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. The outer shoe clips directly to the
caliper housing. A wear indicator is incorporated which emits a noise when the lining is worn to a point when replacement is necessary. Inner and outer
shoes are of left and righthand and are not interchangeable.
The inner shoe and lining on Capri, Fairmont, Mustang, and Zephyr with V8-302 engine has a replaceable single finger anti-rattle clip and an insulator
held in position by the clip. The shoe is slotted to accept the snap on clip which loads the assembly against the caliper bridge. The inner shoe on the
Capri and Mustang with 2300cc engine has a single finger anti-rattle clip similar to the Fairmont and Zephyr inner shoe, holding the shoe down against
the spindle ledge. The clip does not lock into the piston. The insulator is also riveted to the shoe and is not replaceable.
