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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

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    NOTE: Tighten the bottom caliper bolt before tightening the top caliper bolt or damage to guide pins may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent damage to guide pins.
  1. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper bolts.
    • On F250, F350, tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb-ft).
    • On F450, F550, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake flexible hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  3. Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Component Bleeding in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .