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j-d
Nov 26, 2017Explorer II
Here Ya Go. Had to do a web search how to access photos on this new to me phone. The picture is right side up, meaning the Ford Logo is correctly upside down. Also, the shiny clip's round edge, prominent in the photo, is parallel to the pavement. This is the Driver Side. The Passenger side is also on the lower corner of the pad, making it the Leading Edge as described by Charles above.
Rear Hoses don't take the abuse the front ones do, but it could still be a good idea to replace them.
Two things about bleeding the brakes. One is Captain Obvious: The calipers have to be mounted with the bleeder at the top. Ford has reduced the number of late model front brake caliper part numbers to one, by putting a bleeder at both ends. Right and left interchangeable. I don't know if that can be done on rears or if they did.
The other: Don't let the Master Cylinder go DRY. If you do, the ABS Module can get air bound and you'll need a high line OBD scanner to allow bleeding it. I tried to fill the calipers with new fluid. Then I removed as much old fluid from the master with a turkey baster. Filled with fresh fluid and bled/filled, bled/filled till it was clear and bubble free.
Rear Hoses don't take the abuse the front ones do, but it could still be a good idea to replace them.
Two things about bleeding the brakes. One is Captain Obvious: The calipers have to be mounted with the bleeder at the top. Ford has reduced the number of late model front brake caliper part numbers to one, by putting a bleeder at both ends. Right and left interchangeable. I don't know if that can be done on rears or if they did.
The other: Don't let the Master Cylinder go DRY. If you do, the ABS Module can get air bound and you'll need a high line OBD scanner to allow bleeding it. I tried to fill the calipers with new fluid. Then I removed as much old fluid from the master with a turkey baster. Filled with fresh fluid and bled/filled, bled/filled till it was clear and bubble free.
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