Item 3: Piston Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Apply moderate air pressure in short bursts to prevent an uncontrolled release of the piston.

Place a piece of wood in the caliper. Remove the piston by applying moderate air pressure through the bleeder screw port.

Fig 1: Removing Piston By Applying Moderate Air Pressure Through Bleeder Screw Port
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.