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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 851 (FRONT DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRONT BRAKE CALIPERINSTALLATION
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Front Brake Caliper: Installation
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake flexible hose and install the brake flexible hose flow bolt.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
Tighten the bottom locator pin brake caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin brake caliper bolt.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.