Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
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.
Assembly
CAUTION: Never reuse the piston seal or dust boot.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended
period of time.