FixVault

Front Brake Caliper: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator and 2006 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lubricate the caliper piston boots, caliper pistons, caliper piston seals and caliper bores with DOT 3 brake fluid.
  2. Install the caliper pistons into the caliper bores.
    1. Install the piston seals onto the caliper pistons.
    2. Install the caliper piston boots onto the caliper pistons.
    3. Insert the caliper pistons into the caliper bores.
    4. Press the caliper pistons into the caliper bores.
      Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Pistons, Piston Seals And Piston Boots
      G04626609
  3. Install the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE CALIPER .