Rear Brake Pads - E-450: Removal

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Remove sufficient brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir to allow for fluid displacement if the caliper pistons need to be bottomed in the caliper bores.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Set up the caliper locking pin drive-out.
1. Set the notched end of the Brake Caliper Pin Remover at a 45-degree angle against the end of the upper caliper locking pin.
2. Tap the tool to squeeze the caliper locking pin so the retention tabs can clear the support bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Setting Notched End Of Brake Caliper Pin
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Drive the caliper locking pin out of the caliper locking groove.

Fig 2: Locking Pin Out Of Caliper Locking Groove
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Repeat for the lower caliper locking pin.

CAUTION: Never allow the rear disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide suitable support.

Fig 3: Tilting Rear Disc Brake Caliper Out Of Support Bracket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tilt the rear disc brake caliper out of the support bracket.
Remove the brake pads from the rear disc brake caliper.
1. Pull the inboard brake pad out of the caliper pistons and out of the rear disc brake caliper.
2. Press the end of the outboard brake pad to clear the retention lugs and slide it up and out of the rear disc brake caliper.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling Inboard Brake Pad Out Of Caliper Pistons And Out Of Rear Disc Brake Caliper
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.