Rear Brake Pads: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure the caliper piston boot is clean and free of foreign material.

Using the Rear Brake Caliper Piston Adjuster Adapter, compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.

Fig 1: Compressing Brake Caliper Piston Into Caliper

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the notch in the caliper piston so that it will correctly align with the pin on the backside of the inboard brake pad.

Fig 2: Locating Notch In Caliper Piston With Pin On Backside Of Inboard Brake Pad

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If installing new brake pads, install all new hardware as supplied with the brake pad kit.

Install the 2 brake pads, shims and slide clips to the brake caliper anchor plate.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.

Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
- Pull back the parking brake lever.
- Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
- Install the cable conduit retaining clip.
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation. For additional information on parking brake adjustment, refer to PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATION article.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.