Rear Disc Brake: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
- Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
- Pull back the parking brake lever.
- Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
- Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
- Disconnect the cable from the brake caliper.
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NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and brake caliper anchor plate aside as an assembly.
- Support the brake caliper, brake pads and brake caliper anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
- Remove the 2 brake disc screws and the brake disc.