2014 Flex Workshop Manual

SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake	2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION	Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Brake Caliper

Material
Item	Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20	WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6

Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in Section 100-00 . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material, or damage to components may occur. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: 352 mm (14 in) brakes shown, 325 mm (13 in) brakes similar.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

NOTICE: Make sure the brake caliper guide pin bolts are clean and free of debris or a binding condition may occur.
NOTICE: Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent corrosion to the guide pins.
- 325 mm (13 in) brakes: To install, tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
- 352 mm (14 in) brakes: To Install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the brake caliper flow bolt threads and new washers with clean specified brake fluid before installing the brake caliper flow bolt into the brake caliper.
- Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, REFER to Section 206-00 for Component Bleeding.