Brake Pads

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.

NOTE: It is not required to install new brake pads if the friction material thickness is within specifications. It is also not required to install new brake pads 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. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- If there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate, install new brake pads. Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake pads, Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- If the friction material shows taper wear that is not within specifications, verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly. Refer to Brake Caliper Guide Pins .