Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
2. Install the brake hose.
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Install new copper washers. Connect the brake hose.
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Install the brake hose feed bolt.
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
6. Inspect the brake system operation.
Caliper Disassembly and Assembly
Brake Caliper - E-550
Disassembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from the disc brake caliper.
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 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 no 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.
