Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
New brake pads are not required if the friction material properties are within the guidelines. New brake pads are not required when the brake discs are machined.
- Remove the brake pads. Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE or REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material.
- Install new brake pads if the thickness of the friction material is less than 3.0 mm (0.118 in).
- Compare all 4 front or rear pads for uneven wear. Install new brake pads if the thickness of the friction material varies from pad to pad by more than 2.0 mm (0.079 in).
- Install new brake pads if there are missing pieces or cracks in the lining through the backing plate.
- If the friction material shows taper wear (i.e. the thickness varies by more than 3.0 mm [0.118 in] any direction), or if the pads show uneven wear (2.0 mm [0.079 in] difference between the inboard and the outboard pad), verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS .