Brake Shoes - Removal and Installation

Materials

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Remove and discard the brake caliper spring.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Do not pry on the caliper inspection hole to retract the pistons, as this may damage the pistons and dust boots.

   NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose, as the hose may be damaged.

   Remove the caps and guide pins and set the brake caliper aside.
   Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

   

4. 4

   NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

   Separate the outer brake pad from the brake caliper. Discard the brake pad.

   

5. 5

   NOTICE: Protect the caliper pistons and dust boots when pressing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores, or damage to components may occur.

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

   

6. 6

   NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

   Remove and discard the inboard brake pad.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Clean the brake pad and brake caliper adapter contact surfaces.

   

2. 2
   Remove all remaining pad adhesive from the brake caliper finger area.
   Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are for single use only. Once the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.

   NOTICE: After removing the foil from the brake pads, do not touch the adhesive on the backing plate.

   Remove the foil backing and install the new brake pads.

   

4. 4

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

   Position the brake caliper and install the guide pins and caps.
   Torque: 41 lb-ft (55 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Install the new brake caliper spring.

   

6. 6
   Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
7. 7
   Depress the brake pedal several times, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up with the specified brake fluid as necessary.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / ESD-M6C65-A2 (WSS-M6C65-A2)