OEM Ford Freestar Brake Rotor

Ford Freestar Brake Rotor Parts and Q&A

• Rotor, Front
  5U2Z-1V125-E
  Q: How to remove and replace the front Brake Rotor on Ford Freestar?

  A:

  Before removing the front brake rotor/disc the caliper and anchor plate assembly must not be allowed to hang from the brake hose as this could damage components. The anchor plate bolts should be removed following anchor plate and caliper assembly placement on mechanic wire supports. To achieve the lowest front brake disc runout during reassembly mark both the wheel stud and wheel stud hole on the brake disc. The three brake disc screws should be discarded while additional rust penetrant application to brake disc-to-hub mating surfaces will help remove a bothersome brake disc. The process requires a hub-mounted brake lathe for machining work on the front brake disc until measurements confirm the needed specifications where replacement with new products is necessary. An application of anti-seize lubricant follows a cleaning procedure which includes using metal brake parts cleaner for brake disc removal and wheel hub clean-up. Place the brake disc correctly by lining up the wheel stud marks and disc markings and position the brake caliper and anchor assembly before screwing and tightening two anchor bolts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs).
• Rotor
  5U2Z-1V125-DC
  Q: How to service and repair the front Brake Rotor on Ford Freestar?

  A:

  The first step for servicing and repairing the front brake rotor/disc is to remove the two Brake Caliper anchor plate bolts and place the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to the side. You should mark both a wheel stud and the brake disc wheel stud hole to keep the minimal front brake disc runout position when reassembling. The first step requires discarding three brake disc screws after their removal. The removal of brake disc requires applying rust penetrant between the brake disc and hub surfaces before attempting extraction. A hub-mounted brake lathe should be used to measure and resurface the front brake disc but you need to replace it with a new one if the specifications show it exceeds tolerances. Clean both the brake disc and wheel hub by treating them with metal brake parts cleaner. The hub flange needs a thin coat of anti-seize lubricant before installing the brake disc by lining up the marks between the disc and the wheel stud. Position the brake caliper together with its anchor plate and bolt it with two fasteners to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs. torque).