OEM Ford Five Hundred Brake Caliper

Ford Five Hundred Brake Caliper Parts and Q&A

• Caliper, Front Driver Side
  5F9Z-2B121-BA
  Q: How to service and repair the front brake caliper on Ford Five Hundred?

  A:

  The front brake caliper service requires DOT 3 brake fluid only because other fluids will permanently damage components and leave the brakes nonfunctional. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires a brake fluid level check before removing half of the fluid when needed. Set the vehicle up on a hoisting system while keeping the transmission in the neutral gear. A large C-clamp must be used to push the pistons into the caliper housing by placing one end on the outer pad between caliper fingers and the other end on the caliper housing until the pad separates from the housing. Near the end of this step services detach Brake Pads and remove the brake caliper flow bolt to put aside the brake hose throwing out the copper washers. Use brake parts cleaner to remove adhesive residue from the brake caliper-to-brake pad mating surfaces before cleaning it with brake parts cleaner to prevent pad lining material contact with contaminants including oil, brake fluid, grease and other fluids. Current hardware preparation requires installation of new brake pad devices alongside new spring clips and brake pads onto the brake caliper anchor plate. Reposition the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt which includes new copper washers and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs). It is important to perform brake bleeding before applying engine power to press the brake pedal gradually from 89 to 133 N for one minute to allow the brake pads to stick to the brake caliper. Apply this pressure procedure for one minute to verify pad attachment before introducing potential contamination. Normal brake operation testing should be the final step.
• Caliper, Rear Passenger Side
  6F9Z-2552-AB
  Q: How to service and repair the rear brake caliper on Ford Five Hundred?

  A:

  The process for repairing and servicing the rear brake caliper starts with pad removal followed by disc brake caliper inspection and cleaning until you find all leaks and damaged boots; install a new brake caliper if any defects are present. When reinstalling the brake line fitting after brake flexible hose removal tighten it at 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.). The service requires you to remove brake caliper and brake flexible hose together which means to take off the retainer clip from the brake flexible hose first. After finishing the installation perform the reverse steps of the removal while performing caliper bleeding procedures. The use of DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid represents an essential requirement because any other fluid type results in permanent brake component destruction and makes brakes inoperable. Stay cautious when dealing with brake fluid which requires eye protection and avoids both painted surfaces and plastics and requires extensive hand washing upon completion. People who experience eye contact with brake fluid should flush their eyes with running water for 15 minutes before obtaining medical help for any lasting irritation. Brake parts cleaner from an authorized supplier must be used on Brake Pads that received fluid residues because any other cleanup method might stop the brake pads from fully adhering to the caliper.