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Brake caliper removal?

Tiny
WILLYBOJO
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What size hex head do you use to remove front caliper pin?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 AT 5:21 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure it is a hex head? If I recall, it is like a reverse torx head. Here is a picture of what it should be: I I remember correctly its either a 45 or 50 Torx


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_pin_1.jpg



This guide can help us

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009 AT 11:20 PM
Tiny
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How do I know when the frobt and rear calipers need replacing
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You can check to see if the pistons are stuck by pushing back on them. If they move back without a problem then you are ok. If you are doing this for uneven brake wear check your caliper pins. Usually they start to bind up. Remove and inspect and you will usually see a little shiny spot. You can lubricate the pins so that the calipers slide better and not bind up on you. You should clean and lube the pins and brake pad contact points each time you replace the brakes.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:30 AM (Merged)
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I have removed the two star drive caliper bolts, but the caliper will not budge. Are there additional bolts, locking key, or secret to this?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Once the bolt and brake hose is disconnected and the copper washers removed then the caliper should come off. Are the brake pads worn extremely thin? The calipers piston may need compressed a bit if so.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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I replaced front pads and couldnt get the spring on the back of the caliper on the pad. It feel out of the caliper and couldnt figure how it went together. The other side wasnt attached when I replaced that side, does this spring need to be there? What is its purpose. Is it for vibration? Or noise? It went fine other than that brakes work good but no spring. This is not the clip on the front, just the spring on the back side that attaches to the pad. I guess if necessary will have to order 1 set, if so is there a trick to put them back in as one was not there for reference and the other feel out when the inside pad was removed.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That spring clip is very important. It holds the pads and caliper in place and keeps tension on the pads.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_Brake_retainer_clip_03_Expedition_1.gif

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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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JBLACKWELL1970
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The spring clip in the picture is in place. It is the other spring on the inside pad.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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That one is pretty important also. It prevents the pads from dragging all the time.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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Do you have a picture similar to the other on how that spring is placed in the caliper? Or a tip on how to install it. I have 1 of the clips and can install it this weekend and maybe the dealer might have a set that I can order for the other side. On the b ack of the inside pad there is a small hole rivited to the pad itself. The spring attaches there, that much I do know. But how it attaches to the caliper is the question that I dont have a answer to. The spring looks to have 2 small bends and another hook. Any help?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I believe it hooks in to the pad on one end and a hole in the caliper on the other end. It's inserted and then lifted to lock it in.

There are no good pictures available.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Would the car be ok to run this way, without for a few days till the weekend? What of corse would be the worst case if left this way without the spring. I am sure since one was missing, alot of expeditions might be running this way also since that pad snaps into the caliper so tight ( hard to remove). I just dont want something that might be unsafe.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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It could overheat the wheel.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 2003 expedition and one of the front caliper bolts came out while my wife was driving. She had it towed and the shop does not have the bolt. Does any one know what size the bolt is and if the bolt from the first generation expeditions (prior to 2003) will fit?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Take a bolt out from the other side and take that one to a hardware store to get the correct length and thread pitch. Your other option is to hit up a junkyard or order one from the dealership.

Good luck.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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SAM3
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2003 Ford Expedition 72000 miles

We did brakes a few weeks ago. Had problem with
the metal clip on caliper, it's about 3.5 inches long. It
did seem to tight when we cliped it in. Now it's rubbing on the wheel. Problem. How do I fix the problem >

Thanks for your help.

Sam
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Are you refering to the clips that the pads actually sit on? If so, there should be a tab on both ends to prevent it from moving when the pads are in place. You may have to replace them.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:31 AM (Merged)
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How to compress the rear calipers on the 1999 ford expedition?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:32 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
They work the same way as any other. Most people use a C-clamp.

I always recommend releasing the extra brake fluid from the bleeder rather than forcing it back through the system. When you begin to apply pressure pressure to the piston, open the bleeder and allow the fluid to exit there then close it when pressure is released so no air can get into the system.

Joe
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