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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Front Brake Caliper: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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NOTE: Below steps are required when guide rods do not move freely.
  1. Clean the anchor plate bores using the specified material.

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

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  2. Fill the anchor plate bores with the grease supplied with service kit.
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    1. Install the guide rod boots onto the guide rods.
    2. Make sure that the lip of the boot should be seated in the groove of the guide rod.
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  4. Orient and push guide rods all the way into caliper anchor plate bores.
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  5. Rotate the guide rods to grease the complete surface. Pull the guide rods back and forth to remove the excess grease.
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  6. NOTE: Make sure to position each guide rod flat parallel with the caliper anchor plate flats.

    Position each guide rod flat parallel with the caliper anchor plate flat.

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  7. If required. Install the new brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads .
  8. NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  9. Deactivate the brake service mode. Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation .
  10. NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

    Bleed the brake system. Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .

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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.
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