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Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any brake fluid other than the approved DOT 3 will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. Do not spill brake fluid onto painted or plastic surfaces. If spilled, wipe up immediately.
  1. Remove the brake shoes. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SHOES .
  2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  3. Remove the 2 wheel cylinder bolts and the wheel cylinder.
    • To install, tighten 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Press the retaining clip and disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
  5. Remove the backing plate rivets and remove the backing plate.
    Fig 1: Locating Backing Plate Rivets
    G04651629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. CAUTION: Make sure that all mating surfaces are free of foreign material.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  8. Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .