Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method

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Article No. 83-8-12

BRAKE - FRONT DISC CALIPER PIN - REVISED RETENTION METHOD


LIGHT TRUCKS 1984 BRONCO II AND 1983 RANGER

A new split shell brake caliper pin has been released for the subject vehicles. This new part (E3TZ-2C150-A) replaces the bolt and nut design previously used. This new pin can be reused and does not have to be replaced when serviced. The following procedure must be used for installation and removal of the new caliper pin.

FIGURE 7:

FIGURE 8:

INSTALLATION:

1. Position pin (as shown in Figures 7 and 8) with the pin retention tabs oriented adjacent to the spindle groove.

NOTE: Do not use the bolt and nut with the new pin.
2. Tap the pin on the outboard end with a hammer. Continue tapping the pin inward until the retention tabs on the sides of the pin contact the spindle face. Repeat procedure for the lower pin.

FIGURE 9:

CAUTION: DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE DO NOT ALLOW THE TABS OF THE CALIPER PIN TO BE TAPPED TOO FAR INTO THE SPINDLE GROOVE. IF THIS HAPPENS IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO TAP THE OTHER END OF THE CALIPER PIN UNTIL THE TABS SNAP INTO PLACE. THE TABS ON EACH END OF THE CALIPER PIN MUST BE FREE TO CATCH ON THE SPINDLE FLANKS. SEE FIGURE 9.

FIGURE 10:

REMOVAL: (See Figure 10)

1. Clean excess dirt from area around pin tabs.
2. Tap upper caliper pin towards inboard side until pin tabs touch the spindle face.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot provided behind the pin tabs on the inboard side of the pin.
4. Use needle nose pliers to compress the outboard end of the pin while prying at the same time with the screwdriver, until the tabs slip into the spindle groove.
5. Place one end of a punch (approximately 7/16 inch diameter) against the end of the caliper pin and drive the caliper pin out of the caliper slide groove.
6. Repeat removal procedure for lower pin.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E3TZ-2C150-A Disc Brake Caliper Pin C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: Refer to the Labor Time Standards Manual for applicable operation.
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 2B120 Code: 79