Front Brake Pads: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all new hardware as supplied with the brake pad kit.

Fig 1: Installing 4 New Retracting Clips And 2 Brake Pads

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the 4 new retracting clips and the 2 brake pads.

CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores.

Fig 2: Compressing Disc Brake Caliper Pistons Into Caliper Using Suitable Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable tool, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.

CAUTION: Tighten the bottom caliper bolt before tightening the top caliper bolt

CAUTION: Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent damage to the guide pins.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
- On F-250, F-350, tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb-ft).
- On F-450, F-550, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Brake Caliper And Install 2 Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid.
Test the brakes for normal operation.