Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120) from the vehicle.
NOTE: Use care to retain as much of the original caliper slide pin grease as possible.
2. Remove the caliper slide pins and caliper slide pin dust boots from the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
NOTE: Because there are two caliper pistons, it is desired to have both pistons nearly expelled before the seal is broken. Therefore, the
dimensions of the wood block used to assist removal are important. A block 38 x 38 x 150mm (1.5 x 1.5 x 6 inches) is recommended.
3. Place a wood block in the disc brake caliper jaws to avoid damage to the disc brake caliper pistons when they are forced out of the disc brake
caliper bores.
4. Using a rubber nosed air nozzle at the brake fluid inlet port, apply low pressure air to force the disc brake caliper pistons out of the disc brake
caliper bores.
WARNING: To avoid damage or injury, use only enough air pressure to expel the piston. Do not attempt to catch the caliper piston as it
is forced out of the disc brake caliper.
5. To encourage the removal of a reluctant caliper piston, tap gently around it. If a caliper piston cannot be removed from the disc brake caliper,
replace the disc brake caliper.
6. Using a suitable tool, pry the caliper piston dust boots out of the disc brake caliper bores. Discard the caliper piston dust boots.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the bores or seal seats, use only a non-metallic tool to remove the piston seals.
7. Remove and discard the disc brake caliper piston seals from the caliper bores.
Item
Part Number
Description
1
2208
Bleeder Screw
2
2B120
Disc Brake Caliper Housing
3
2B292
Front Disc Brake Caliper Anchorplate Plate
4
2001
Brake Shoe and Lining, Outboard
5
2196
Caliper Piston
6
2B115
Piston Seal
7
2207
Dust Boot
8
2001
Brake Shoe and Lining, Inboard