W 250 Pickup V8-360 5.9L (1984)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: When the caliper pistons are pressed back into the cylinder bores, brake fluid may overflow if fluid is not removed. See step 1.
1. Siphon part of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir supplying the front disc brakes; leave reservoir 1/3 full.
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Discard the fluid removed.
2. Raise and support vehicle on hoist or jack stands, and remove wheel and tire assemblies.
Fig 5 Pushing Piston Into Bore Using C-Clamp
3. Place a large C-Clamp on the caliper as shown, and tighten the clamp to bottom the caliper piston in the cylinder bore. Then remove the clamp.
This will also partially remove the outer shoe off the caliper retention surfaces.
Fig 1 Disc Brake Assembly (Rear View)