How to properly bleed a brake caliper using DOT 3 brake fluid on 2002 Ford Explorer?

Using approved DOT 3 brake fluid is essential during brake caliper bleeds because alternative fluids will irreparably harm brake components while making the brakes nonfunctional. Users must exercise caution with brake fluid by preventing eye contact along with complete hand washing after completing fluid work. If eyes become exposed to fluid contact seek immediate medical help after running water on the eyes for 15 minutes. Ingesting brake fluid requires you to consume water for vomiting after which you should receive emergency medical care. Wash any brake fluid spills right away because brake fluid damages paint and plastic materials. The bleeding process requires continuous brake master cylinder reservoir fluid with the proper brake fluid while discarding used fluid instead of reusing it. The full brake system needs no bleeding when you disconnect the disc brake caliper alone. Using a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw while linking a rubber drain tube to it for filling clean brake fluid into a receptacle starting point. An assistant should maintain pressure on the brake pedal while pumping it until desired results are reached. The bleeder screw should be loosened until brake fluid starts streaming out before screw tightening while an assistant keeps pressure on the brake pedal. Perform the process multiple times until only clear fluid without bubbles appears before refilling the brake master cylinder reservoir as required. The last step requires a tightening of the disc brake caliper bleeder screw.

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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6L5Z-2B121-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Caliper Assembly - Brake - Less Pad; Disc Brake Caliper, Front Left; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Caliper Assembly - Brake - Less Pads; Brake Caliper
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-2B121-AC, 3L2Z-2B121-BB
- Base No.: 2B120
- Item Weight: 8.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 5.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-2B121-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Front Part Number: 6L5Z-2B120-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Caliper Assembly - Brake - Less Pad; Disc Brake Caliper, Front Left, Front Right; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Caliper Assembly - Brake - Less Pads; Brake Caliper
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 1L2Z-2B120-AB, 3L2Z-2B120-BB
- Base No.: 2B120
- Item Weight: 9.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.6 x 7.5 x 10.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-2B120-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 6L2Z-2552-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing; Disc Brake Caliper, Rear Right; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Brake Caliper
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-2552-AA, 1L2Z-2552-BA, 3L2Z-2552-AA, BRCF-181
- Base No.: 2552
- Item Weight: 6.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.9 x 3.6 x 6.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L2Z-2552-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Passenger Side Part Number: 2C5Z-2552-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Brake Caliper
- Position: Passenger Side
- Base No.: 2552
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 5.2 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2C5Z-2552-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 6L2Z-2553-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing; Disc Brake Caliper, Rear Left; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Brake Caliper
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-2553-AA, 1L2Z-2553-BA, 3L2Z-2553-AA, BRCF-13
- Base No.: 2552
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.6 x 6.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L2Z-2553-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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2002 Ford Explorer Caliper, Driver Side Part Number: 2C5Z-2553-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing; Brake Caliper Repair Kit; Brake Caliper
- Position: Driver Side
- Base No.: 2552
- Item Weight: 5.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 5.2 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2C5Z-2553-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

2002 Ford Explorer Brake Caliper

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2002 Ford Explorer Brake Caliper Parts Q&A

Q: How to properly bleed a brake caliper using DOT 3 brake fluid on 2002 Ford Explorer?
A: Using approved DOT 3 brake fluid is essential during brake caliper bleeds because alternative fluids will irreparably harm brake components while making the brakes nonfunctional. Users must exercise caution with brake fluid by preventing eye contact along with complete hand washing after completing fluid work. If eyes become exposed to fluid contact seek immediate medical help after running water on the eyes for 15 minutes. Ingesting brake fluid requires you to consume water for vomiting after which you should receive emergency medical care. Wash any brake fluid spills right away because brake fluid damages paint and plastic materials. The bleeding process requires continuous brake master cylinder reservoir fluid with the proper brake fluid while discarding used fluid instead of reusing it. The full brake system needs no bleeding when you disconnect the disc brake caliper alone. Using a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw while linking a rubber drain tube to it for filling clean brake fluid into a receptacle starting point. An assistant should maintain pressure on the brake pedal while pumping it until desired results are reached. The bleeder screw should be loosened until brake fluid starts streaming out before screw tightening while an assistant keeps pressure on the brake pedal. Perform the process multiple times until only clear fluid without bubbles appears before refilling the brake master cylinder reservoir as required. The last step requires a tightening of the disc brake caliper bleeder screw.