F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
6. Inspect the brake system operation.
Caliper Disassembly and Assembly
Caliper
Material
Material
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 not hone the caliper bores. Pistons are not available for honed caliper bores.
If the caliper bores are excessively scored or corroded, replace the 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.
