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Rear Brake Caliper - E-450: Removal

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    2. CAUTION: When the brake hose flow bolt is removed, plug the brake hose to minimize brake fluid loss and air entry.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Hose Flow Bolt
    G03884692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the brake hose flow bolt. Discard the copper washers.
  3. Set 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 2: Tapping Tool To Squeeze Caliper Locking Pin
      G03884713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drive the caliper locking pin out of the caliper locking groove.
    Fig 3: Locking Pin Out Of Caliper Locking Groove
    G03884694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Repeat for the lower caliper locking pin.
  6. Tilt the rear disc brake caliper out of the support bracket.
    Fig 4: Tilting Rear Disc Brake Caliper Out Support Bracket
    G03884695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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