Ford Ecosport: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Brake Caliper
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Disconnect the rear brake flexible hose from caliper.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Rotate the brake caliper lever.
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Detach the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever.
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Detach the parking brake cable from the brake caliper bracket.
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Remove the caps.
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Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
Torque:
15 lb.ft (21 Nm)
Installation
NOTICE:
Make sure the brake hose is not twisted when installing the
brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.
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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
NOTE:
Steps in the removal procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Refrigerant Identification Equipment
Activation
NOTE:
Use Refrigerant Identification Equipment to identify
gas samples taken directly from the refrigeration system or storage
containers prior to recovering or charging the refrigerant system...
Overview
The front suspension consists of the following components:
Lower arms
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Wheel bearings
Wheel hubs
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
Suspensions strut and spring assemblies
The
front suspension uses a MacPherson strut system...