Front Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Vehicles with adhesive on brake pad insulator
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:
When installing the new brake pads make sure to remove the foil backing from the outboard brake pads. Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads do not touch the adhesive on the backing.
NOTE:
A new brake caliper piston will have a protective cover. Make sure to remove the cover before installing the brake caliper.
- Clean all residual pad adhesive from the finger area of the brake caliper. Make sure the finger area is free of grease and foreign material.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
All vehicles
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE: Inner and outer brake pads are not interchangeable.
Install the brake pads.
Vehicle with Electric Brake Booster
- Deactivate the brake service mode. Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation
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All vehicles
- Apply the brake pedal several times to verify correct brake system operation.
Vehicles with adhesive on brake pad insulator
- Start the engine and apply the brake pedal firmly 5 times to assure the outboard brake pads are bonded to the caliper.