Overhaul; Brake Disc; Removal & Installation; Inspection - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

OVERHAUL

The rear disc brake caliper is overhauled in the same manner as the front disc brake caliper. Refer to those
procedures earlier in this section.

Brake Disc

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper, but do not disconnect the brake hose.
2. If equipped, remove the press−on keeper nuts from the wheel studs.
3. Remove the rear brake rotor from the axle flange by pulling it straight outwards.
4. If the rotor binds on the rear parking brake shoes, remove the adjuster plug from the back of the axle
end then, using a drum brake spoon, adjust the parking brake shoes to release the rotor.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. If necessary, check the parking brake shoe
adjustment.

INSPECTION

1. Inspect the rotor for cracks, grooves or waviness. Rotors that aren't too badly scored or grooved can
be resurfaced by most automotive shops.
2. Measure the rotor thickness using a caliper gauge.
3. Minimum rotor thickness should be 0.409 in. (10.4mm). If refinishing exceeds that, the rotor will
have to be replaced.
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