E 250 V8-5.4L (2008)
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.
WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in uneven braking and serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash
it with water.
1. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid until the brake
master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
Using a C-clamp, compress the caliper pistons into the caliper.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
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To install, tighten the bolts to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft) using a butterfly torque adapter (such as Snap-On(R) SBS26).
5. Remove the brake pads and 4 brake pad clips.
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If installing new brake pads are being installed, discard brake pad clips.
6. Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination and install new pads as necessary.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If new brake pads are being installed, install new brake pad clips.
8. Check and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary with clean, specified brake fluid.
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Apply the brake several times to verify correct brake operation.
