Front

Front Disc Brake








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 one piston is 38 mm the other piston is 45mm.
^ has a fluid inlet at the bottom of the caliper housing.

The front brake discs:
^ are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
^ are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.

The front brake disc shield:
^ is riveted to the front wheel spindle.
^ protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.

The pads:
^ are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
^ are of a non-asbestos, non-metallic composition.

Brake Fluid

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 4 or DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Use clean, fresh Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A (United States and Canada only). If DOT 3 is not available, use Ford High Performance DOT 4 Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification SAE-J-1704-DOT4.
^ Do not reuse brake fluid drained or bled from the system.
^ Do not use brake fluid that has been stored in an open container.
^ Do not use contaminated brake fluid.