Brake Pads
Brake Pads
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.
3. NOTICE: Hand tools only must be used to remove the brake noise damper or damage to the damper may occur.
NOTICE: Do not remove the guide pin stud bolt by twisting on the noise damper or damage to the damper may occur.
Position aside the brake noise damper dust cover and remove the brake noise damper.
- Tighten to 14Nm (124 lb.in)
4. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
NOTICE: Do not remove the guide pin bolt, guide pin stud bolt or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable.
NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolt, brake caliper guide pin stud bolt and position the caliper aside.
- Support the brake caliper using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. NOTICE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pads.
Remove the brake pads.
6. NOTICE: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to the piston or boot may occur.
If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the anti-rattle clips are clean and in good condition.
- Fill the master cylinder with clean specified brake fluid.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.