Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear
Disassembly and Assembly
Special Tools
Disassembly
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from the rear disc brake caliper.
3. Secure the rear disc brake caliper in a vise.
4. Remove the rear disc brake piston.
1
Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the rear disc brake piston.
2
Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the rear disc brake caliper.
3
Force the rear disc brake piston out to the block of wood.
4
Remove the block of wood and the rear disc brake piston.
5. NOTE: Do not hone the cylinder bore. Pistons are not available for honed cylinder bores. If the rear disc brake caliper cylinder bore/piston is
excessively scored or corroded, install a new rear disc brake caliper.
Remove and discard the piston seal and dust boot.