Ford Fusion: Front Disc Brake / Brake Caliper. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake
caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and
shudder.
Remove and discard the front brake pads
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
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Remove The brake caliper flow bolt, washers and the brake caliper. Discard the washers.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Installation
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when
installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may
occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap. The center
electrode ceramic insulator surface is often a matte or dull finish and
pure white in color...
Removal
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Remove the pin-type retainer.
Detach the windshield washer hose coupling and the retainer...