Brake Pads

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

NOTE: It is not required to install new brake pads when the brake discs are machined.

Inspect the brake pad friction material for contamination.
1. If the friction material shows evidence of contamination, install new brake pads. REFER to BRAKE PADS - 432 MM (17 IN) BRAKES or REFER to BRAKE PADS - 457 MM (18 IN) BRAKES for the front brake pads or REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM , BRAKE PADS for the rear brake pads.
Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material. REFER to SPECIFICATIONS , GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Minor surface cracks do not require pad replacement, however, if there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate, install new brake pads. REFER to BRAKE PADS - 432 MM (17 IN) BRAKES or REFER to BRAKE PADS - 457 MM (18 IN) BRAKES for the front brake pads or REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM , BRAKE PADS for the rear brake pads.
2. If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake pads. REFER to BRAKE PADS - 432 MM (17 IN) BRAKES or REFER to BRAKE PADS - 457 MM (18 IN) BRAKES for the front brake pads or REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM , BRAKE PADS for the rear brake pads.
  - If the friction material shows taper wear that is not within specifications, install new brake pads and verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly and the and the brake pad-to-anchor plate contact points are clean and free of wear. For additional information, refer to BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS INSPECTION and BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATES INSPECTION .