Removing Rear Rotors - Diesel Forum

**Captcaper** · 10-05-2009, 03:35 PM

I'm getting ready to remove and replace them and the disc pads in rear. Do the Ebrakes give a probem or special tools needed to remove these rotors? Maybe a 10lb sledge hammer?

I just did my wifes Jeep Liberty and there was no star will in the slots showing on her ebrakes to back them off so a 10lb'er did it.

**SmokeyWren** · 10-06-2009, 09:35 AM

Your E-brake is inside the hub. On the 7.3L SRWs, the hub and disk were one unit, so you got involved with the drum brakes when removing the rear disk. But it sounds like on your 2008 that the disk can be seperated from the hub and you leave the hub on the truck, so you don't have to mess with the drum brake E-brakes. But I didn't spend a lot of time analyzing the workshop manual, so let us know if I led you down the primrose path.

To remove the rear disk, first remove the calipers, anchor plates and brake pads. The workshop manual has seperate procedures for each step. Here are most of the words from the workshop manual, but they're not in the right sequence so read the whole thing before you begin. I deleted the words applicable to DRWs, so that's why some paragraph numbers are missing.

SECTION 206-04: Rear Disc Brake 2008 F-Super Duty 250-550 Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 01/02/2007

Brake Disc
Removal and Installation
Single rear wheel (SRW) brake disc
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
• Support the caliper and anchor plate using mechanic's wire.
• To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).

5. Separate the brake disc from the hub.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Remove the anchor plate

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the brake pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads in this section.

2. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the brake caliper anchor plate.
• To install (F-250/350), tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
• To install (F-450/550), tighten to 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Remove brake caliper
Brake Caliper — F-250, F-350
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
• To install, tighten bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the caliper.
• To install (F-250/350 single rear wheel), tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
• Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00 for component bleeding.

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Remove brake pads
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side. Failure to follow this instruction may result in uneven braking and serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. Do not spill brake fluid onto painted or plastic surfaces. If spilled, wipe up immediately.
All vehicles
1. If necessary, remove the brake fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

3. If equipped, remove the 2 brake tube shield nuts and the brake tube shield.
• To install, tighten the nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
All vehicles

5. CAUTION: Do not pry in caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.
• Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
• To install (F-250/350 single rear wheel), tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
• To install (F-350 dual rear wheel), tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb-ft).
• To install (F-450/550), tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).

6. Remove the 2 brake pads and inspect for wear or contamination. Remove the 4 retraction clips.
• Discard the retraction clips.
• Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.

7. Measure the brake disc thickness.
• Install a new brake disc if not within specification.

8. Inspect the disc brake anchor plate assembly.
• Check the guide pin boots for damage.
• Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
• Install new pins if worn or damaged. Lubricate the pins with silicone brake caliper grease.

9. CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper bore or damage to the piston and/or boots may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
• If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.

**Captcaper** · 10-06-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks that's great news.. Smokey

**Captcaper** · 10-17-2009, 09:37 PM

Smokey
The E Brake shoes engage the Rotor. There is a rubber plug buried in the back surrounded by support brackets..The star wheel is in there. Mine came off with some tapping but now I need to adjust the star wheels for EBrake and like an idiot I didn't write down which way to turn the star wheel to tighten. I can't turn the wheel by hand to check drag because it's too hard for me to turn..I'm just going to turn the star wheel until I get Resistance and see if the parking brake pedal is firm and wheels are locked I guess.