Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
7. Measure the rear disc brake rotor thickness.
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Replace the rear disc brake rotor if not within specification.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear disc brake caliper.
CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.
NOTE:
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Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Replace if worn or damaged.
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When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
2. Install the rear wheel brake hose.
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Use new copper washers; connect the brake hose and install the caliper flow bolt.
3. Bleed the rear disc brake caliper.
4. Clean the wheel hub mounting surface.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE ANY CORROSION, DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL PRESENT ON THE MOUNTING
SURFACES OF THE WHEEL, WHEEL HUB, OR DISC BRAKE ROTOR. ANY DEBRIS ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES
CAN CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN AND COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING LOSS OF
CONTROL.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
