Front Brake Pads: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

NOTE: Make sure to use the lubricant supplied with the brake pad kit.

Clean the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact surfaces and apply the lubricant supplied with the brake pad kit.

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2.

Clean all residual pad adhesive from the finger area of the brake caliper.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)

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3.

NOTE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

NOTE: Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads do not touch the adhesive on the backing.

NOTE: Make sure to apply the grease supplied with the brake pad kit to the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact points.

Remove the foil backing from the outboard brake pad and install the new brake pads.

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4.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.

Position the brake caliper and install the guide pins and covers.

Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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5.

Install the new brake caliper spring.

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6.

Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

7.

Depress the brake pedal several times, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and add the specified brake fluid as necessary.
Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)