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Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

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 with rear-of-axle brake calipers





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

F-450/550 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 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

All vehicles
4. Install the brake pads.