Rear Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tool, compress the brake caliper piston into its cylinder.
- Clean the residual adhesive from the brake caliper fingers and pistons using the specified brake parts cleaner.
- Install the new spring clips and brake pads.
- Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
- If necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with clean specified brake fluid.
- With the vehicle engine running, apply 89-133 N (20-30 lb) of pressure on the brakes for approximately 1 minute, to make sure the brake pads adhere to the caliper before any contamination can be introduced.
- Test the brakes for normal operation.
NOTE:
The LH caliper piston turns clockwise and the RH caliper piston turns counterclockwise.
CAUTION:
Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pad or caliper mating surface. Do not install contaminated pads.
NOTE:
Install all the new hardware supplied with brake pad kit.