2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

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SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2001 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 06/22/2000

Caliper
Removal

1.

WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be
accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or
deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

2.

3.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

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 and induce vomiting.
Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash it with water immediately.
Disconnect the front brake hose (2078).

4.

5.

1.

Remove the front brake hose bolt.

2.

Disconnect the front brake hose.

3.

Remove and discard the copper washers. Plug the front brake hose.

Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120).

1.

Remove the disc brake caliper bolts.

2.

Lift the disc brake caliper off the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292).

Inspect the disc brake caliper.

If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are properly seated or damage to guide pins can occur.
NOTE: Tighten the lower caliper bolt first.
Install the disc brake caliper.

2.

1.

Install the disc brake caliper.

2.

Install the disc brake caliper bolts.

Install the front brake hose.

Use new copper washers; connect the front brake hose.
Install the front brake hose bolt.

3.

4.

Bleed the caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00.

NOTE: After the vehicle is on the ground, if equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

5.

Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) with clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A. If DOT 3 is not available, use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAE-J1704-DOT 4. Install brake master cylinder filler cap (2162).

6.

Inspect the brake system operation.