Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Fig. 13 Seating Caliper Piston
Fig. 14 Positioning Caliper Piston To Brake Pad Nib
Disassembly
1.
Remove caliper assembly from vehicle.
2.
Position caliper assembly in a soft jawed vise.
3.
Using tool No. T75P-2588-B or equivalent, rotate caliper piston counterclockwise to remove from caliper bore, Fig. 13.
4.
Remove piston dust boot and seal from caliper piston bore, Fig. 2.
5.
Remove snap ring retaining pushrod to caliper. Use care when removing, as the snap ring and spring cover are under spring load.
6.
Remove spring cover, spring, washer, key plate and pushrod and strut pin from caliper.
7.
Remove O-ring from pushrod.
8.
Remove parking brake lever return spring, then remove brake lever stop bolt and pull lever from caliper.
Cleaning & Inspection
1.
Clean all metal components with isopropyl alcohol.
2.
Use compressed air to clean out passages and grooves.
3.
Inspect caliper bore for damage and excessive wear.
4.
Inspect caliper piston for pitting, scoring or worn plating and replace as necessary.
Assembly
1.
Apply a light coating of silicone dielectric compound to parking brake lever bore and parking brake lever seal, then position seal into caliper bore,
Fig. 2.
2.
Apply silicone dielectric compound to parking brake lever shaft, then insert shaft into caliper housing bore.
3.
Install O-ring into groove on pushrod, then apply silicone dielectric compound to recesses in pushrod.