Front caliper pins ???

[ncranchero]

I've looked everywhere, including the service manual for info on the locating/guide pins info. Anyone have a detailed parts diagram of this on an 05 Sport Trac or similar? All info I find is vague and I'm trying to help someone out here. So before I get stuck in the same bind I want to know how it's supposed to be. The pin kits from AZone show 4 rubber sleeves. Any help?

Original post

"I was servicing the front brakes on our new (used) 2005 Sport Trac. I ... now realize the caliper pins are different. One has a rubber sleeve on it. Looking at the driver side caliper, and anyone tell me if the pin with the rubber sleeve is to go in the top position or the bottom? I will then assume the passenger side is the reverse."

 

[Erkdajerk]

I've just dealt with a similar situation on my '03 Explorer (4-door).

No one I asked seemed to know for sure, but the parts diagram in the ford shop manual shows the pin with the rubber sleeve (bushing) in the top position. I re-assembled the calipers with it on top on both sides. It seems to work fine.

Your Sport Trac may use the same brake hardware but I'm not sure.

 

[techieman33]

this is the closest pic I could find