Front Disc Brake

Brake Pads

Removal

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.

WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side. Failure to follow this instruction may result in uneven braking and 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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Visual check. Extract the fluid with a syringe.
If necessary, remove fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire.

3. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Relocate and support the component.
- To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).

5. NOTE: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to the piston or boots may occur.
If installing new brake pads, Use a C-clamp and a worn brake pad to compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

Installation

NOTE: If installing new brake pads, make sure to install all new hardware and specified lubricant supplied with the brake pad kit. Refer to the brake pad instruction sheet when applying lubricant.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Fill the master cylinder with clean, specified brake fluid.

2. Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.