OEM 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Brake Caliper

2002 Ford Crown Victoria Brake Caliper Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Properly Service and Install a Brake Caliper on 2002 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Before starting brake caliper service you must disable the air suspension power through the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment to stop any unexpected air spring activity while hoisting or jacking or towing the vehicle. Support the vehicle using stands before taking off the wheel together with its tire. The polyglycol ethers and polyglycols in brake fluid require caution because contact with eyes should be avoided and complete hand washing is needed after handling this substance. Watch out for eye contact; flush eyes with running water during fifteen minutes of continuous flow and call medical services if eye discomfort continues. Consumption of braking fluid requires water consumption alongside vomiting induction followed by urgent medical assistance. All painted and plastic surfaces should get immediate water cleaning when brake fluid spillage occurs. The front brake hose requires bolt removal to disconnect it from the brake hose while removing both copper washers before plugging the hole. Begin by removing the disc brake caliper after removing its caliper bolts then lifting it off the anchor plate. A visual check of the caliper needs to be performed to ensure leaks and minor boot damage since component disassembly will be required for any detected issues. Proper seating of guide pin boots during installation will prevent damage. Start the installation by placing the disc brake caliper and securing its lower bolt first before tightening all caliper bolts. Install the front brake hose by utilizing fresh copper washers before tightening the front brake hose bolt. You can bleed the caliper following these steps. Then activate the air suspension system if prescribed by conducting the air suspension switch operation after placing the vehicle on solid ground. You should reinstall the wheel assembly before adding clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 fluid which meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A; however if DOT 3 cannot be used then DOT 4 Brake Fluid fulfilling Ford specification SAE-J1704 DOT 4 should be utilized. You should install the brake master cylinder filler cap following inspection of brake system operation.