Rear Brake Caliper: Disassembly
- Remove caliper. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER & DISC PADS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Open bleeder screw and drain fluid out through brake hose fitting. Remove caliper guide bushing and dust boots. Pry snap ring off dust boot and discard dust boot.
- Using Brake Piston Remover (T75P-2588-B), rotate piston counterclockwise and remove piston from adjuster spindle. Carefully remove piston seal. Remove snap ring. See Fig 1
. Remove stopper, adjusting spindle and connecting link. Remove and discard "O" ring from adjusting spindle.
- Remove parking brake return spring. Remove nut and lock washer. Match mark operating lever-to-shaft position. Remove operating lever from shaft. Remove seal and dust boot, shaft, and needle bearing from caliper.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.