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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 132 (FRONT DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATEREMOVAL
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Front Brake Caliper Anchor Plate: Removal

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the brake pads. For additional information, refer to BRAKE PADS .
  2. Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and remove the brake caliper anchor plate.
    • Make sure the steering stop is supported when the brake caliper anchor plate bolts are removed.
    3. NOTE: Do not remove the anchor plate guide pins. The guide pins are press fit to the brake caliper anchor plate. If the guide pins are damage a new anchor plate must be installed.
  3. Inspect the brake caliper anchor plate assembly.
    • Check the guide pins and boots for binding or damage.
    • Install a new brake caliper anchor plate if it is worn or damaged.
RENDER: 1.0x

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