Rear Brake Pads: Installation

CAUTION: Make sure that the guide pin and locator pin boots are correctly seated or damage to the guide pin or locator pin may occur. Inspect the guide pin and locator boots and lubricate the guide pin and locator pins with silicone grease as needed.

CAUTION: Make sure the slot in the caliper piston lines up with the locating pin on the brake pad. Failure to line up the locating pin with the slot will cause uneven brake pad wear.

Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston into the caliper bore.

Fig 1: Retracting Brake Caliper Piston Into Caliper Bore

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the new spring clips and brake pads.
- Make sure the spring clip tabs point away from the brake disc.

CAUTION: Whenever new pads are installed, it will be necessary to retract the piston to avoid brake drag.

CAUTION: Tighten the bottom guide pin caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
Test the brakes for normal operation.