OEM Ford Explorer Sport Brake Caliper

Ford Explorer Sport Brake Caliper Parts and Q&A

• Caliper, Rear Passenger Side
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  Q: How to properly bleed a brake caliper using DOT 3 brake fluid on Ford Explorer Sport?

  A:

  The bleeding process of brake calipers requires exclusive DOT 3 brake fluid because alternative types would permanently harm brake pieces while making the brakes useless. Operate with caution when dealing with brake fluid because it incorporates polyglycol ethers and polyglycols which require checking for eye exposure and complete hand washing after work. Eye contact requires immediate flushing with running water for a period of 15 minutes followed by medical consultation until irritation ends. Consumption of brake fluid requires drinking water to produce vomiting then you should obtain immediate medical assistance. Brake fluid presents a risk to painted or plastic materials thus prompt water cleaning of any spills is needed. Brake fluid bleeding should not proceed when the master cylinder reservoir becomes empty because the fluid needs to stay at the specified level and discarded fluid must be discarded. Complete brake system bleeding should not be performed when the disc brake caliper was disconnected independently. The first step involves using a box end wrench to fasten the brake caliper bleeder screw and connecting a rubber drain tube to it so you can place the free tube end within clean brake fluid in a vessel. Your assistant should use a box end wrench on the brake pedal while maintaining pressuring it. The technician should begin by loosening the bleeder screw while the assistant keeps pressure on the brake pedal. After brake fluid streaming from the screw, the technician should tighten the screw and release pedal pressure. Perform this procedure again until you obtain steel bubbles in the fluid and top off the brake master cylinder reservoir when necessary. To complete the process close the disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
• Caliper, Rear Driver Side
  6L2Z-2553-A
  Q: How to Properly Service and Install a Brake Caliper on Ford Explorer Sport?

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  As a starting point for brake caliper service and repair operators must first raise and support vehicles before they remove wheel and tire assemblies. Execution of brake fluid maintenance depends on approved DOT 3 standard because alternative types will decay brake components to the point where brakes disable. When working with brake fluid users must exercise diligence for eye protection and should wash their hands thoroughly following fluid interaction. If you get eye contact with this substance you should rinse them under running water for 15 minutes followed by medical care for lasting irritation. You should drink water after ingestion and create vomiting and immediately contact medical professionals. Always exercise care when using brake fluid because it can damage painted and plastic materials thus immediate water clean-up is required. The hose should never be clamped to prevent damage from occurring. The first step to interrupt the front brake hose communication involves removing its front brake hose bolt and disconnecting the hose for safe removal of copper washers to plug the front brake hose. Proceed to remove the disc brake caliper after you disconnect its bolts and raise the caliper above the anchor plate. An inspection for leakages should be performed on the caliper; disassembly becomes necessary when leaks exist. When installing the caliper start by placing it in the correct position and fix it with caliper bolts. Secure the front brake hose by using new copper washers and install the front brake hose bolt. Disc brake caliper bleeding should happen next before you reinstall the wheel and tire combination and execute brake system operation verification.