Front

Pads

WARNING: Asbestos fiber dust may be present on brake and dutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled.

WARNING: Brake and clutch assemblies should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers such as brake/clutch/service vacuum. The bag must be labeled per OSHA instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents.

WARNING: If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning should be done wet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators.

WARNING: Occupational health and safety act (OSHA) requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians performing brake or clutch repair should be present in the area.

1. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





4. CAUTION: Replace the pad if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Replace the pads in complete axle sets.

Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.





5. CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.

Remove the disc brake caliper.
1 Remove two disc brake caliper pin bolts.
2 Lift the disc brake caliper from the disc brake caliper anchor plate.





6. Measure the disc brake rotor thickness.
- Replace the disc brake rotor if not above the minimum thickness specification.





7. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.
- If leaks are found, disassembly is required.





8. If necessary, remove the V-springs.





9. Remove the pads and rail clips.
1 Remove the pads.
2 Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate stainless steel rail clips.

Installation





1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

Install the pads.
1 Install the disc brake caliper anchor plate stainless steel rail clips.
2 Install the pads.





2. If necessary, install the V-springs.





3. Compress the caliper pistons.





4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front disc brake rotor shield.

Install the disc brake caliper.
1 Install the disc brake caliper.
2 Install the disc brake caliper pin bolts.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
8. Inspect brake operation.