Front Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
- 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.
- Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Test the brakes for normal operation.
CAUTION:
Protect the caliper piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the bores.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.
NOTE:
The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.