Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For emergency medical information seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
All vehicles
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to
WHEELS AND TIRES
.
F-450 vehicles
- If equipped, remove the 2 brake tube shield nuts and the brake tube shield.
- To install, tighten the nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Remove the upper caliper anchor plate bolt and loosen the lower caliper anchor plate bolt. Pivot the brake caliper and anchor plate to gain access to the upper brake caliper bolt.
- To install, tighten to 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) using a butterfly socket torque adapter (such as Snap On® stock #SBS30).
All vehicles
- Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the caliper.
- To install, tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new copper washers.
- Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .