Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH HANDS
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND
INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
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ASBESTOS FIBER DUST CAN BE PRESENT ON BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH IF
INHALED.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES MUST BE CLEANED USING A VACUUM CLEANER RECOMMENDED FOR USE
WITH ASBESTOS FIBERS, SUCH AS A BRAKE/CLUTCH/SERVICE VACUUM. THE BAG MUST BE LABELED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA INSTRUCTIONS, SEALED, AND THE TRASH HAULER NOTIFIED AS TO THE BAG'S
CONTENTS.
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IF A VACUUM SUITABLE FOR ASBESTOS IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEANING MUST BE DONE WET. IF DUST
GENERATION IS STILL POSSIBLE, TECHNICIANS MUST WEAR GOVERNMENT-APPROVED TOXIC DUST PURIFYING
RESPIRATORS.
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THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (OSHA) REQUIRES AREAS WHERE ASBESTOS DUST GENERATION
IS POSSIBLE TO BE ISOLATED AND POSTED WITH WARNING SIGNS. ONLY TECHNICIANS PERFORMING BRAKE OR
CLUTCH REPAIR ARE TO BE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
1. If new pads are to be installed, provide space for the brake fluid displaced from the disc brake caliper.
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Remove and discard enough brake fluid from the brake master cylinder to allow room for the brake fluid displaced when the caliper piston is
pressed to the bottom of the caliper bore.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. If so equipped, unclip the speed sensor wiring from the front brake hose.