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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the park brake cable from the brake caliper.
    1. Pull back the parking brake lever.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
    3. Remove the cable conduit retaining clip.
    4. Remove the park brake cable from the brake caliper.
      Fig 1: Removing Park Brake Cable From Brake Caliper
      G04651639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  4. CAUTION: Cap the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and dirt contamination.
  5. Disconnect the brake hose fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the brake caliper.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.