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Front Brake Rotor: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel.
  2. Remove caliper pin bolts or anchor plate bolts and remove and position caliper assembly aside. See Figure-Figure .
  3. Inspect the brake disc and hub for minimum thickness. See Fig 1. Install a new brake disc and hub if worn to or below minimum thickness. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. On 2WD models, remove grease cap, cotter pin, nut, washer and outer bearing. See Figure-Figure . E550 grease cap is held on with screws and has a gasket between grease cap and hub. See Fig 2. Remove rotor. Remove inner bearing and grease seal.
  5. On 4WD models, remove rotor.
Fig 1: Measuring Disc & Pad Thickness
G00299495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Hub Outer Bearing Components
G00299497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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