Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove and discard sufficient brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) to allow for caliper piston displacement.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Using a C-clamp:
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Position the frame of the C-clamp on the inboard side of the disc brake caliper (2B120). Do not place the clamp frame over the front brake
hose.
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Position the C-clamp screw on the outboard brake shoe and lining.
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Compress the C-clamp only enough to give removal clearance for the disc brake caliper.
5. Remove the front brake hose flow bolt.
6. Disconnect and plug the front brake hose (2078). Discard the copper washers.
7. From the inboard side of the disc brake caliper, remove the two caliper slide pins.
CAUTION: Use care to retain as much of the original caliper slide pin grease as possible.
8. Slide the disc brake caliper off the front disc brake hub and rotor (1102).
9. Slide the brake shoe and lining out of the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
10. Remove the two caliper anchor plate bolts.
11. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate from the front wheel hub and spindle (3K206).
