Rear Brake Caliper: Installation

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Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper bolts.
- For F-250, F-350 single rear wheel caliper, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- For F-350 dual rear wheel caliper, tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb-ft).
- For F-450, F-550 dual rear wheel caliper, tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Brake Caliper And Installing 2 Brake Caliper Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the brake flexible hose, install the brake caliper flow bolt and 2 new copper washers.

Fig 2: Positioning Brake Flexible Hose And Installing Brake Caliper Flow Bolt And 2 New Copper Washers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .