2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

2001 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 06/23/2000

Front Disc Brake

Front Disc Brake Components 4x2

Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

Part Number
2C204
3105/3106
2K004/2K005
N611171-S2
1190
1216
1102
1216
1195
374504-S36
N642569-S
390622-S
1131
2B120/2B121
2B292
N805163-S190
2N386

Description
Front brake anti-lock sensor
Front wheel spindle (RH/LH)
Brake disc shield (RH/LH)
Bolt
Grease seal
Front wheel bearing
Brake disc and hub
Front wheel bearing
Front wheel outer bearing retainer washer
Hub spindle nut
Cotter pin
Nut retainer
Hub grease cap
Disc brake caliper (RH/LH)
Front disc brake caliper anchor plate
Caliper anchor plate bolts
Disc brake caliper bolt

Front Disc Brake Components 4x4

Item
1
2

Part Number
2C204
N808236-S36

Description
Front brake anti-lock sensor
Front brake hose bolt

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4
5
6
7
8

2B120
2001
2B292
1104
1125
3K206/3K207

Disc brake caliper

Pads
Front disc brake caliper anchor plate
Wheel hub
Brake disc
Front wheel knuckle assembly (RH/LH)

On two-wheel drive vehicles:

The disc brake caliper (2B120) bolts to the spindle assembly (3105).
The brake disc and hub (1102) is an integrally cast assembly.
On 4x4 vehicles:
The disc brake caliper bolts to the front wheel knuckle assembly (3K206).
A separate brake disc (1125) attaches to the wheel hub (1104).
The disc brake caliper:
is a pin slider, dual piston type.
has two caliper pistons (2196).
The caliper has a fluid inlet at the center of the housing. A square section seal fitted into an annular groove in the caliper bore seals against hydraulic pressure, while rubber boots seal the
caliper pistons and caliper bore from contamination.
The brake disc shield (2K005):
bolts to the front wheel knuckle.
protects the bearings and inboard surface of the brake disc.
The pads are:
contained within the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292).
held to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate abutments by disc brake anti-rattle clips.
Brake Fluid
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush
eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water to induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
Use clean, fresh Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25A.
Do not reuse brake fluid drained or bled from the system.
Do not use brake fluid that has been stored in an open container.
Do not use contaminated brake fluid.