Front Disc Brake Shield: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
Index-mark the brake disc shield to the wheel knuckle, then align the new brake disc shield to the existing shield and transfer the index mark.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Brake Disc Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Cut the brake disc shield and remove it from the wheel knuckle.