Front Disc Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation (Taurus 1 and 2)

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Warning: Brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow it off with compressed air or inhale it.

Removal


1. Unscrew the cap of the brake fluid reservoir and pump out 2/3 of its volume.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the front of the car, place it on stands. Remove the front wheels.

3. Using a large clamp, push the piston back into the caliper bore (see Figure 2.4a).

4. Unscrew the bolt of the brake hose inlet tip (see picture). Place a plastic container tightly under the end of the hose to avoid spillage.

4. Unscrew the bolt of the brake hose inlet tip (see picture). Place a plastic container tightly…


5. Unscrew the two mounting bolts, remove the caliper from the car (if necessary) see section 2).

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6. Remove the brake pads from the caliper according to section 2.

7. Clean the outside of the caliper with a special cleaner or denatured alcohol.

Warning: Never use gasoline, kerosene or gasoline based cleaners for this purpose. Place the caliper on a clean table.


8. Place a wooden block or rag in the caliper as a spacer, then remove the piston from the caliper using compressed air (see figure). The air pressure should be such that it only loosens the grip of the piston on the walls of the caliper's fluid drain hole, then remove and discard all rubber parts (see figure).



8. Place a wooden block or rag in the caliper as a spacer, then remove the piston from the caliper…


9. Carefully remove the boot from the caliper hole (see figure).

9. Carefully remove the boot from the caliper hole (see figure).


10. Use a wooden or plastic tool to remove the piston seals from the groove in the caliper bore (see figure). A metal tool can damage the bore surface.

10. Use a wooden or plastic tool to remove the piston seals from the groove in the caliper bore…


11. Unscrew the caliper bleeder nipple to drain the fluid, then remove and discard all rubber parts (see figure).



11. Unscrew the caliper bleeder nipple to drain the fluid, then remove and discard all rubber parts…


11. Unscrew the caliper bleeder nipple to drain the fluid, then remove and discard all rubber parts…


12. Clean the remaining parts with brake cleaner or denatured alcohol, then dry with compressed air.

13. Carefully inspect the piston - there may be dents, burrs, loss of galvanic coating. If such defects are present, replace it.

14. Check the caliper bore in the same way. To remove minor corrosion and paint stains, it is acceptable to lightly polish the part with a cloth with iron oxide powder. If the mounting bolts are damaged or rusted, replace them.

15. When assembling, lubricate the piston holes and gaskets with clean brake fluid. Install the seal in the caliper hole groove (see figure).

15. When assembling, lubricate the piston holes and gaskets with clean brake fluid. Install the…


16. Lubricate the piston with clean brake fluid, then install the new dust seal with the flange facing up into the piston groove (see figure).



16. Lubricate the piston with clean brake fluid, then install the new dust seal with the flange…


17. Install the piston exactly into the caliper hole, then apply force to lower the piston to the bottom of the hole (see figure).

17. Install the piston exactly into the caliper hole, then apply force to lower the piston to the…


18. Install the boot into the reamed holes in the caliper, then push it into position using a punch (see picture). Make sure the shoe is seated tightly.

18. Install the boot into the reamed holes in the caliper, then push it into position using a punch…


19. Install the bleed nipple.



20. Install new insulators into the lugs and fill the space between the insulators with silicone grease. Insert the studs into the insulators to determine the location of the caliper.

Installation


21. Check that the mounting bolts are not rusty.

22. Position the caliper over the brake disc, screw in the caliper studs by hand, then tighten them to the specified torque.

23. Install the brake hose and inner end bolt, new copper washers, then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Bleed the brakes (section 11).

24. Put the wheels on and lower the car.

25. After finishing the work, press the brake pedal firmly several times so that the pads come into contact with the disc.

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