Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
4.
Place strut pin into caliper housing and into recess of parking brake lever shaft.
5.
Position pushrod into caliper housing bore, ensuring strut pin is properly located between shaft recesses and recess at end of pushrod.
6.
Position key plate over pushrod, so that washer nib is located in hole in caliper housing.
7.
Install flat washer, spring and spring cage into caliper bore.
8.
Install snap ring using tool No. T87P-2588-P or equivalent. Ensure snap ring is properly seated in recess.
9.
Lubricate replacement piston seal with clean brake fluid, then install seal into caliper bore groove.
10.
Lubricate piston and dust boot with clean brake fluid, then install dust boot into caliper bore.
11.
Position piston into dust boot, seating dust boot in piston groove.
12.
Using tool No. T75P-2588-B or equivalent, turn piston in clockwise direction until piston is fully seated in caliper bore, Fig. 13.
13.
Position one of the two slots on the piston so that it will engage the nib on the rear of the disc pad when the caliper is installed, Fig. 14.
14.
Install caliper assembly.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
3.
Remove retaining clip, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
4.
Using an open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, remove pinch bolts, Fig. 11.
5.
Lift caliper assembly from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.
Fig. 12 Positioning Anti-rattle Clips
INSTALLATION
