Front Brake Pads: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.

If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.

Fig 1: Compressing Disc Brake Caliper Pistons Into Brake Caliper Using C-Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the brake pad slides.
Apply a thin coating of the supplied grease to the shims and the shim contact area of the brake pads.
Install the stainless steel shims to the brake pads.
NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.