Removal & Installation

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Remove disc brake caliper and brake pads. See DISC BRAKE CALIPERS & PADS .

NOTE: Forward-of-axle rear disc brake caliper anchor plates are mounted using stud bolts.

Remove the bolts and the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
To install, position the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate. Install the bolts. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . On F450 & F550 with forward-of-axle mounted calipers, tighten bolts in sequence shown in 3 stages. See Fig 1:
- Stage 1
  
  Tighten bolt 1 to 295 Ft. Lbs. (400 N.m).
- Stage 2
  
  Using a suitable crowfoot socket, tighten bolt 2 to 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m).
- Stage 3
  
  Mark the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate and bolt 2. Tighten bolt 2 an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Identifying Anchor Plate Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.