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Brake Disc

Disc

Removal
1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.





2. Mark a wheel stud and mark the corresponding brake disc lug hole.
^ This ensures the lowest front brake disc runout is maintained during re assembly.





3. Remove the brake disc bolts.





4. CAUTION: If excessive force must be used during brake disc removal, the brake disc total indicated runout (TIR) must be checked at installation.

NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A on brake disc to wheel hub mating surfaces.

Remove the front brake disc.

Installation
1. Clean any rust or debris from brake disc and wheel hub.
^ Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A to clean the front brake disc and hub surfaces.





2. Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6A7-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A to the hub flange.





3. Install the brake disc, aligning the marks on the disc and the hub.





4. Install brake disc bolts.
5. Install the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
6. Check total indicated runout (TIR).