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Removal (E250/350)

  1. To prevent master cylinder overflow when caliper piston is depressed, remove and discard some brake fluid from master cylinder. Raise vehicle, and support with safety stands.
  2. Remove front wheel assembly. Place a large "C" clamp on caliper. Tighten clamp to bottom piston in cylinder bore. Remove clamp.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  use a screwdriver or similar tool to pry piston away from rotor.
  3. Remove upper anchor bolt only.
    NOTE: The caliper does not have to be completely removed to remove and install brake shoe assemblies.
  4. Swing caliper down. Remove brake shoe assemblies from spindle. To remove caliper first disconnect brake line from caliper.
  5. Plug end of line to prevent fluid loss and entry of air into system. Remove lower anchor bolt and remove caliper.
  6. Inspect slide pin assemblies from any damage or wear. Replace if necessary. Inspect rubber boots over anchor bolts. Replace if torn or deteriorated.
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