Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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 article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- 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 mm (0.118 in).
- Compare all four 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 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 (for example: the thickness varies by more than 3 mm (0.118 in) any direction), or if the pads show uneven wear (2 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.