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Item 2: Brake Caliper Removal Note

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    CAUTION: Make sure that the guide and locator pin boots are not damaged and correctly seated or damage to the guide and locator pins may occur.
  1. Inspect the guide and locator pins and boots for damage or corrosion, install new pins and boots if they are damaged, lubricate the pins as needed.
    2. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the flexible brake hose.
  2. Support the caliper to the vehicle.
  3. If removing the brake caliper, remove the parking brake cable end from the parking brake lever arm.
    Fig 1: Removing Parking Brake Cable End From Parking Brake Lever Arm
    G03243655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If removing the brake caliper, disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the brake caliper.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable And Conduit From Brake Caliper
    G03243656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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