Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Removal1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. CAUTION: Replace the pads 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 or contamination.
4. Remove the lower caliper bolt.
5. Rotate the disc brake caliper upward.
6. Remove the pads and the stainless steel slippers.
1 Remove the pads.
2 Remove the stainless steel slippers.
7. On 4x2 vehicles, measure the brake disc and hub for minimum thickness.
^ Replace the brake disc and hub if not within specification.
8. On 4x4 vehicles, measure the brake disc for minimum thickness.
^ Replace the brake disc if not within specifications.
9. If necessary, resurface the brake disc. Ford recommends on-vehicle rotor machining. Follow the lathe manufacturer's instructions.
10. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.
^ If leaks are found, disassembly is required.
Installation
1. Note: Clean the anchor plate and stainless steel slipper surfaces.
Note: The inboard pad has a wear indicator tab.
Install the stainless steel slippers and the pads.
1 Install the stainless steel slippers.
2 Install the pads.
2. Inspect the anti-rattle spring. Replace if worn or damaged.
3. Note: If installing new pads, the caliper pistons must be compressed using a C-clamp and a wooden block.
Rotate the disc brake caliper downward.
4. Install the caliper bolt.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Inspect the brake system operation.