F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear
Caliper Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If
brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it
with water.
Disconnect the brake hose.
1. Remove bolt.
2. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose
3. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.
4. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are
not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone
compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in
contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
1. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate
