Rear Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Visual check.
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NOTE: Clean all residual pad adhesive from the brake caliper piston and the finger area of the brake caliper or brake noise may occur.
Clean the specified component with the specified material.
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NOTE: A moderate to heavy force toward the caliper piston must be applied. If sufficient force is not applied, the internal park brake mechanism clutch cone will not engage and the piston will not compress.
Special tool(s): Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026
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NOTE: Install the inner and outer brake pads in the correct position or uneven brake pad wear and/or component damage may occur.
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NOTE: Make sure the brake flexible hose does not become twisted. A twisted brake hose may make contact with other components causing damage to the hose.
Visual check.