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Brake Disc

Removal
1. Remove the caliper anchor plate.





2. Mark the brake disc and a wheel bolt.
- This ensures the lowest brake disc runout is maintained during reassembly.





3. 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 brake disc.

Installation
1. Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc and wheel hub.
- Use Brake Parts Cleaner F6AZ-2C410-AB or equivalent to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.





2. Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A to the hub flange.





3. Align the hub and brake disc marks and position the brake disc to the wheel hub.
4. Install the caliper anchor plate.
5. Check total indicated runout (TIR).

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