Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear
Overhaul
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
2. Drain the brake fluid from the rear disc brake caliper.
3. Secure the rear disc brake caliper in a vise.
4. Turn the rear disc brake piston and adjuster counterclockwise with Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster.
5. Remove the rear disc brake piston and adjuster from the caliper bore.
6. Remove and discard the piston dust boot seal and piston seal from the caliper bore.
7. Remove the parking brake lever pin retainer clip.
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Unload the spring tension from the parking brake lever pin retainer clip and spring cover using Screw and Cross Block, a 6-mm washer head
nut and a 1/2-inch drive 14-mm socket.
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Remove the parking brake lever pin retainer clip with suitable snap-ring pliers.
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Remove Screw and Cross Block.
CAUTION: The parking brake lever pin retainer clip and spring cover are spring-loaded. Use care when removing the parking brake lever pin
retainer clip.
