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2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Front Disc Brake

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Front Disc Brake
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The front disc brake caliper:

  • bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate, which bolts to the front wheel spindle.
  • is a disc brake caliper locating pin, dual piston design.
  • has a fluid inlet at the center of the caliper housing.

The brake disc:

  • is of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
  • is serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.

The brake disc shield:

  • is riveted to the front wheel spindle.
  • protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the brake disc.

The pads:

  • are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
  • are of a non-asbestos, low-metallic composition.
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