Caliper Removal and Installation

Brake Caliper

Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





2. WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

CAUTION: Do not clamp the brake hose. The brake hose can be damaged.

Disconnect the brake hose.
1. Remove bolt.
2. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose.
3. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.





3. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.

Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
1. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the knuckle.





4. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
^ If leaks are found, disassembly is required.

Installation





1. CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.

NOTE: Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Install new slippers if worn or damaged.

NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.

Install the rear disc brake caliper.





2. Install the rear wheel brake hose.
^ Connect the brake hose and install the caliper flow bolt.
^ Use new copper washers.
3. Bleed the disc brake caliper.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Verify correct brake operation.