Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Removal
1. Remove the brake pads.

2. NOTE: Forward-of-axle rear disc brake caliper anchor plates are mounted using stud bolts.





Remove the bolts and the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.

Installation
F-250/350





1. Position the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
- Install the bolts.

F-450/550, Motorhome, with rear-of-axle brake calipers.





2. Position the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
- Install the bolts.

F-450/550, Motorhome, with forward-of-axle brake calipers.





3. Position the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten bolt 1 to 400 Nm (295 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Using a suitable crowfoot socket, tighten bolt 2 to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 3: Mark the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate and bolt 2. Tighten bolt 2 an additional l/8 to 1/4 turn.

All vehicles
4. Install the brake pads.