Rear Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
Using the Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster (or equivalent such as OTC tool 7317A), rotate the caliper piston clockwise to compress the piston into its cylinder.
- Clean the residual adhesive from the brake caliper fingers and piston using specified brake parts cleaner.
- Position the notch in the caliper piston so that it will correctly align with the pin on the backside of the inboard brake pad.
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NOTE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material, or damage to components may occur. Do not install contaminated pads.NOTE: The brake pad-to-anchor plate contact points must be cleaned using a wire brush prior to installation of the brake pad slide clips or uneven brake pad wear may result.
Install the new spring clips and brake pads to the brake caliper anchor plate.
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NOTE: During installation, make sure brake flexible hose does not become twisted. A twisted brake hose may make contact with other components causing damage to the hose.
Position the brake caliper and install the brake caliper guide pin bolt and the brake caliper guide pin stud bolt.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Only use hand tools to install the brake noise damper or damage to the brake noise damper may occur.
Install the brake noise damper.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in)
- If necessary, fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Apply the brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .