Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to overflow from the master cylinder reservoir. Brake fluid may damage the high-voltage components.

NOTE: The rear brake pads will wear at approximately twice the rate of the front brake pads.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

NOTE: The following steps must be followed to prevent the accumulator from charging and pressurizing the brake system.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Remove the battery junction box (BJB) fuses 9 (50A) and 18 (50A).

CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and brake pad assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper and brake pad assembly aside.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
Remove the brake disc.
If the brake disc binds on the parking brake shoes, remove the adjustment hole access plug and retract the parking brake shoes by rotating the adjuster.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the parking brake shoes, if necessary. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATION article.