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how do i replace my brake pads(front) 93 FORD escort?

i just bought the pads and the roter for my front brake assembly.. and i need to put it on... SOON... i dont know what im doing.... What the hell is a Calliper? how do i install the brake pads? Roter?
matt, May 2005
Get advice if you can, you'll need an allen key to change the pads. Once you got the wheel off ((Use Safety, and loosen the brake fluid cap)) turn the steering so that the front of the calliper faces you, if you feel around the back of the calliper (the side facing into the wheel arch) you'll see/feel 2 blanking plugs unless they have been removed, this is where the allen key fits, you may want to psh the calliper piston back a little with a large screwdriver as this makes easy removal of the calliper, then completely remove the allen key bolts and slide the calliper off, taking care not to put strain on the brake pipe. remove the pads and replace with new ones, a tip is to clean all the brake dust off so as to stop brake squelling, apply a little coppaslip to the pads and push calliper piston right back or you wont get the calliper on again, I use a very large pair of grips. Then slide calliper back on and simply bolt on.

Druidist, May 2005
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