How do I remove the rear calipers in order to fix brakes

For front brake pads replacement you only need usually wrench set, inclusive 7 mm allen key also. But for rear brake pads replacement you need obligatory a special caliper piston pressing tool, in order to press back rear caliper piston with parking brake automatic adjustment!!!
Instructions for front brake pads replacement.
For change front brake pads you must raise vehicle, remove wheels, extract the retaining spring of the caliper, and remove the caliper as follow:
1. Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper, and do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose!
2. Remove top and bottom caps (on back side of the caliper) for access to guide pins, then unbolt and remove them from the brake carrier. Remove the caliper.
3. Now you must thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease).
4. Remove outer brake pad from brake carrier.
5. Pull inner brake pad out of brake caliper piston.
6. Check up the brake fluid level on the reservor, and emptying if neccessary!
7. Push piston back into brake caliper housing.
8. Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston. (Arrow marked on pad - if exist, must point in direction of brake disc rotation when vehicle is moving forward).
9. Install outer brake pad into brake carrier.
10. Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins. Tightening torque is 25 Nm.
11. Install both caps.
12. Insert retaining spring into brake caliper housing.
Important note: Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions!!!
Check brake fluid level and top up as neccessary!

For front brake pads replacement you need only usually wrench set, inclusive 7 mm allen key also. But for rear brake pads replacement you need obligatory a special caliper piston pressing tool, in order to press back rear caliper piston with parking brake automatic adjustment!!!
For front brake pads. You should buy the brake pads (with wear sensor). For change front brake pads you must raise vehicle, remove wheels, extract the retaining spring of the caliper, and remove the caliper as follow:
1. Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper, and do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose!
2. Remove top and bottom caps (on back side of the caliper) for access to guide pins, then unbolt and remove them from the brake carrier. Remove the caliper.
3. Now you must thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease).
4. Remove outer brake pad from brake carrier.
5. Pull inner brake pad out of brake caliper piston.
6. Check up the brake fluid level on the reservor, and emptying if neccessary!
7. Push piston back into brake caliper housing.
8. Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston. (Arrow marked on pad - if exist, must point in direction of brake disc rotation when vehicle is moving forward).
9. Install outer brake pad into brake carrier.
10. Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins. Tightening torque is 25 Nm.
11. Install both caps.
12. Insert retaining spring into brake caliper housing. Important: Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions!!! Check brake fluid level and top up if neccessary!!!

For front brake pads replacement you need only usually wrench set, inclusive 7 mm allen key also. But for rear brake pads replacement you need obligatory a special caliper piston pressing tool, in order to press back rear caliper piston with parking brake automatic adjustment!!!
For front brake pads. You should buy the brake pads (with wear sensor). For change front brake pads you must raise vehicle, remove wheels, extract the retaining spring of the caliper, and remove the caliper as follow:
1. Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper, and do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose!
2. Remove top and bottom caps (on back side of the caliper) for access to guide pins, then unbolt and remove them from the brake carrier. Remove the caliper.
3. Now you must thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease).
4. Remove outer brake pad from brake carrier.
5. Pull inner brake pad out of brake caliper piston.
6. Check up the brake fluid level on the reservor, and emptying if neccessary!
7. Push piston back into brake caliper housing.
8. Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston. (Arrow marked on pad - if exist, must point in direction of brake disc rotation when vehicle is moving forward).
9. Install outer brake pad into brake carrier.
10. Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins. Tightening torque is 25 Nm.
11. Install both caps.
12. Insert retaining spring into brake caliper housing. Important: Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions!!! Check brake fluid level and top up if neccessary!!!

For front brake pads replacement you need only usually wrench set, inclusive 7 mm allen key also. But for rear brake pads replacement you need obligatory a special caliper piston pressing tool, in order to press back rear caliper piston with parking brake automatic adjustment!!! For front brake pads. For change front brake pads you must raise vehicle, remove wheels, extract the retaining spring of the caliper, and remove the caliper as follow: 1. Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper, and do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose! 2. Remove top and bottom caps (on back side of the caliper) for access to guide pins, then unbolt and remove them from the brake carrier. Remove the caliper. 3. Now you must thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease). 4. Remove outer brake pad from brake carrier. 5. Pull inner brake pad out of brake caliper piston. 6. Check up the brake fluid level on the reservor, and emptying if neccessary! 7. Push piston back into brake caliper housing. 8. Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston. (Arrow marked on pad - if exist, must point in direction of brake disc rotation when vehicle is moving forward). 9. Install outer brake pad into brake carrier. 10. Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins. Tightening torque is 25 Nm. 11. Install both caps. 12. Insert retaining spring into brake caliper housing. Important: Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions!!! Check brake fluid level and top up if neccessary!!!

not hard at all.remove tires.then remove 2 screws either 12mm or 14mm that hold the brake caliper in place.remove caliper but DO NOT disconnect the brake line from the caliper.get a C-CLAMP in order to get the caliper piston pushed back in.remove old brake pads and install new ones in the same order as the old ones were removed.you will want to check the rotors to make sure they are in good condition before you install the new pads,then put caliper back on and tighten screws to specs.do the same on the other side and always remember to PUMP YOUR BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE CALIPER PISTONS TO ENGAGE ON THE NEW PADS. hope this info helps.good luck and take care, manny

Caliper removal

1. Disconnect the brake hose.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).
4. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.

1. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552).
   1. Remove the brake caliper bolts (2W303).
   1. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate (2C220).

1. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
• If leaks are found, disassembly is required. Refer to Caliper in this section.

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Disc Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: When removing the rear brake disc (2C026) in this procedure it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

1. NOTE: If the rear brake disc binds on the rear parking brake shoe and linings, remove the adjustment hole access plug and retract the parking brake shoe and lining.
   Remove the rear brake disc.

1. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the rear brake disc. For additional information on machining brake discs, refer to Section 206-00 .
   Measure the rear brake disc, and resurface as necessary. Install a new rear brake disc if beyond specification.

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Installation

1. CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.
   NOTE: Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Install new slippers if worn or damaged.
   NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
   Install the rear disc brake caliper.

1. Install the rear wheel brake hose.
   • Connect the brake hose and install the caliper flow bolt.
     • Use new copper washers.

1. Bleed the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00 .

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

1. Verify correct brake operation.

For front brake pads replacement you need only usually wrench set, inclusive 7 mm allen key also. But for rear brake pads replacement you need obligatory a special caliper piston pressing tool, in order to press back rear caliper piston with parking brake automatic adjustment!!! For front brake pads. First you must verify yours front brake disc diameter: 280 mm or 288 mm. (On my car y have 288 mm). After that you can buy the brake pads (with wear sensor). For change front brake pads you must raise vehicle, remove wheels, extract the retaining spring of the caliper, and remove the caliper as follow: 1. Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper, and do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose! 2. Remove top and bottom caps (on back side of the caliper) for access to guide pins, then unbolt and remove them from the brake carrier. Remove the caliper. 3. Now you must thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease). 4. Remove outer brake pad from brake carrier. 5. Pull inner brake pad out of brake caliper piston. 6. Check up the brake fluid level on the reservor, and emptying if neccessary! 7. Push piston back into brake caliper housing. 8. Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston. (Arrow marked on pad - if exist, must point in direction of brake disc rotation when vehicle is moving forward). 9. Install outer brake pad into brake carrier. 10. Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins. Tightening torque is 25 Nm. 11. Install both caps. 12. Insert retaining spring into brake caliper housing. Important: Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions!!! Check brake fluid level and top up if neccessary!!!

Per Chilton Auto repair manual:

Removal & Installation

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
2. Remove the rear wheel.
   
3. Siphon a small amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
   
4. Insert a small prybar through the caliper opening and pry the caliper cover (using the outboard brake pad) to bottom the piston in the caliper bore.
   
5. Remove the caliper slide bolts.
   
6. Remove the caliper from the anchor.
   
   WARNING Support the brake caliper with mechanics wire. Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose.
   
7. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
   

To install:

1. Install the brake pads onto the caliper.
   
2. Lubricate the slide pin bolts with grease provided with the brake pads, or suitable silicon grease equivalent.
   
3. Install the caliper on the anchor and tighten the slide pin bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   
4. Install the rear wheel.
   
5. Lower the vehicle.
   
6. Pump the brake pedal several times until a firm pedal is obtained in order to properly seat the pads.
   
7. Refill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level.
   

1. Disconnect the brake hose.
2. Remove bolt.
3. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).
4. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.
Disconnect the brake hose.
1. Remove bolt.
1. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).
1. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.
1. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552).
   1. Remove the brake caliper bolts (2W303).
   1. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate (2C220).
1. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
   • If leaks are found, disassembly is required. Refer to Caliper in this section.
Installation

1. CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.
   NOTE: Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Install new slippers if worn or damaged.
   NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
   Install the rear disc brake caliper.
1. Install the rear wheel brake hose.
   • Connect the brake hose and install the caliper flow bolt.
     • Use new copper washers.
1. Bleed the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00 .
1. NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
   Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .
1. Verify correct brake operation.
5. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552).
   1. Remove the brake caliper bolts (2W303).
   1. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate (2C220).

1. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
• If leaks are found, disassembly is required. Refer to Caliper in this section.

Disc Removal

1. NOTE: When removing the rear brake disc (2C026) in this procedure it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

1. NOTE: If the rear brake disc binds on the rear parking brake shoe and linings, remove the adjustment hole access plug and contract the parking brake shoe and lining.
   Remove the rear brake disc.

1. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the rear brake disc.
   Measure the rear brake disc, and resurface as necessary. Install a new rear brake disc if beyond specification.

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Installation

1. CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.
   NOTE: Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Install new slippers if worn or damaged.
   NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
   Install the rear disc brake caliper.

1. Install the rear wheel brake hose.
   • Connect the brake hose and install the caliper flow bolt.
     • Use new copper washers.

1. Bleed the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00 .

1. NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
   Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Verify correct brake operation.

206-04: Rear Disc Brake 2000 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Disc Removal

1. NOTE: When removing the rear brake disc (2C026) in this procedure it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
2. Disconnect the brake hose.
3. Remove bolt.
4. Disconnect the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).
5. Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.

1. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
   Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552).
   1. Remove the brake caliper bolts (2W303).
   1. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate (2C220).

1. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
   • If leaks are found, disassembly is required. Refer to Caliper in this section.

1. NOTE: If the rear brake disc binds on the rear parking brake shoe and linings, remove the adjustment hole access plug and contract the parking brake shoe and lining.
   Remove the rear brake disc.

1. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the rear brake disc.
   Measure the rear brake disc, and resurface as necessary. Install a new rear brake disc if beyond specification.