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Brake System

Brake Shoes - Removal and Installation

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Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
7steps
~42min
3/5difficulty
01020304050118N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Brake caliper piston retracting

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid
PM-20		 WSS-M6C65-A2

Removal

  1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

    1. NOTICE: Make sure that no load is applied to the brake hose.

      Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
      Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
    1. Remove the bolts and set the brake caliper and anchor plate aside.
      Torque: 26 lb-ft (35 N·m)

  4. NOTICE: Make sure that the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the brake pads.
  5. Retract the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.
    Use common service equipment: Brake Caliper Piston Retractor

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Depress the brake pedal, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and add brake fluid as necessary.
    Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

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