Brake Pedal - Increased Efforts After Pad Replacement

Article No.
98-2-2

02/02/98

BRAKES - INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS
AFTER PAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1995-96 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-96 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR

NOTE:
THIS TSB ARTICLE ONLY APPLIES TO POLICE, DEALER SPECIAL ORDER (DSO) TAXI, NATURAL GAS VEHICLE (NGV), GULF COAST COUNTRY (GCC), MEXICO, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES.

ISSUE:
Increased brake pedal efforts may result from the use of (F6AZ-2001-CA) brake pads versus the original equipment brake pads. This condition may be due to the new longer life material which may not interface well with grooved rotors, rotors machined at a high feed rate, or rotors machined with a dull tool bit.

ACTION:
When replacing front brake pads, only machine the rotors if additional symptoms exist. Perform only on-vehicle rotor machining using a sharp tool bit. Refer to the Service Procedure listed.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Determine if the front brake pads and/or rotors require replacement. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Section 06-00, for details.

2. If installing new front Brake Pads (F6AZ-2001-CA), machine the front rotors only if:

^ the rotor is heavily grooved, or
^ the vehicle exhibits excessive roughness while braking caused by the rotors

3. The Service Manual requires the use of the Rotunda On-The-Car Lathe or equivalent and the use of a sharp cuffing tool bit to ensure a quality surface. If the rotors are below minimum thickness, or would be after machining, replace the rotors.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F6AZ-2001-CA Brake Pads
F5AZ-1125-A Rotor

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 301000