Front Disc Brake: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The brake disc and the wheel bearing hub are the same part on 2-wheel drive F250-F350 vehicles. To remove or install the front brake disc on 2-wheel drive vehicles F250-F350, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND HUB -- F-250, F-350 .

All vehicles

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove and discard the 2 caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the caliper and anchor plate using mechanic's wire.

Single rear wheel vehicles

NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply penetrating and lock lubricant on the brake disc-to-wheel hub mating surfaces.

Mark a wheel stud and the corresponding brake disc stud hole.
- This helps make sure the lowest front brake disc runout is maintained during reassembly.
  
  Fig 1: Marking Wheel Stud And Corresponding Brake Disc Stud Hole
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Dual rear wheel vehicles

Remove the hub extender nuts and the hub extender.

NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply penetrating and lock lubricant on the brake disc-to-wheel hub mating surface.

Mark the hub extender stud and the corresponding brake disc extender stud hole.
- This helps make sure the lowest front brake disc runout is maintained during reassembly.
  
  Fig 2: Marking Hub Extender Stud And Corresponding Brake Disc Extender Stud Hole
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Remove the front brake disc.