which one goes on top?

[dashhho]

I have two different looking slide pins on the caliper. I did not notice until I pulled them out so not sure which one went where. I cant find any info in the manual so far. Anyone know?

 

[dashhho]

After cleaning them off the bottom pin in the picture has a flat groove. The top one does not.

 

[pjtoledo]

the flat groove is to allow grease to slide around and equalize.
the rubber is for vibration dampening.
I've always put them back in which ever way I happened to grab 'em. no ill effects that I noticed, or didn't notice.

I'll check the manual.

EDIT: nothing in the 2005 factory manual about the 2 different slider pins.
maybe try a Ford parts list, might have to go to a newer year as 2005 parts are dropping out of the system.


EDIT again: on a 2007 it appears to be the top position. if the pic is enlarged the top pin has an extra line on it.

 

[dashhho]

Thanks for this! Put it together and things seem good. I will have to note this somewhere.

 

[dashhho]

On a side topic. Does anyone have a favourite brand for brake shoes? I will need some soon.