Front Brake Disc: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Vehicles with twin I-beam axle
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NOTE: The brake disc and wheel hub are an assembly on vehicles with twin I-beam axle.
Remove the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - F-250/F-350 .
Vehicles with monobeam axle
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels . Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels .
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NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.NOTE: F250 and F350 shown.
Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate aside. Discard the bolts.
Torque: 203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.NOTE: F450, F550 shown.
Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate aside. Discard the bolts.
Torque: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)
- If equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW), index mark the brake disc and wheel hub extension. Remove the nuts and the wheel hub extension.
Torque: 130 lb.ft (176 Nm)
- Remove the brake disc.
- Clean the brake disc mating surfaces using a wire brush and the specified material.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- If equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW), clean the wheel hub mating surfaces using a wire brush and the specified material.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B