Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, pads and anchor plate aside as an assembly.
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur. - Remove the 2 brake disc screws.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Remove the brake disc.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the specified brake cleaner, clean the mating surfaces.
- Apply specified lubricant as shown in illustration.
NOTE: During installation, make sure that the brake caliper hose does not become twisted.
NOTE:
Make sure the brake disc-to-hub mounting surface is free of rust and foreign material before applying anti-seize lubricant.
NOTE:
Do not allow anti-seize to make contact with the wheel studs.