E 450 V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper.
1
Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the caliper pistons.
2
Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the rear disc brake calipers and force out the caliper pistons to the block of wood.
3
Remove the block of wood and the caliper pistons.
4. Remove the piston seals and boots.
1
Remove the piston boot retainer.
2
Remove and discard the piston boots and seals.
5. NOTE: Do not hone the caliper bores. Pistons are not available for honed caliper bores.
If the caliper bores are excessively scored or corroded, install a new disc brake caliper.
Assembly
CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended
period of time.
1. Lubricate the piston boot, caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean brake fluid.
