Front Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All vehicles
- Clean the brake pad to anchor plate contact surface.
- Install the new brake pad clips.
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
NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean and free of foreign material.NOTE: Below steps are required when guide rods do not move freely. - Clean the anchor plate bore using the specified material and a plastic wire brush.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Lubricate the guide rod with grease supplied in service kit.
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NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.
Orient and push guide rod all the way into caliper anchor plate bore.
- Rotate the guide rod to grease the complete surface. Pull the guide rod back and forth to evenly distribute the grease.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- 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.