Brake Shoes - Removal and Installation

Materials

Removal

1. 1
   Refer to Brake and Clutch Systems Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. 3

   NOTICE: Make sure that no load is applied to the brake hose.

   Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and set the brake caliper aside.
   Torque: 19 lb-ft (26 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Remove the brake pads.

   

5. 5
   Remove the upper and lower brake pad retainers.

   

6. 6

   NOTICE: Protect the caliper pistons and dust boots when inserting the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores.

   Using a C-clamp and a worn brake pad, push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Clean the mating surfaces.

   

2. 2
   Install the brake pad shims as shown in the illustration.

   

3. 3
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. 4
   Depress the brake pedal, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and add brake fluid as necessary.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)