Front Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using specified brake parts cleaner, clean, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply a light coat of specified lubricant to the 4 brake pad contact points on the anchor plate.
- Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
- Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring using the following procedure:
- Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
- Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
- Rotate the brake pad anti-rattle spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
- Position the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring onto the anchor plate.
- Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the brake pad anti-rattle spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.
- Verify that the brake pad anti-rattle spring is correctly latched by pulling on the spring.
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
NOTE:
Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.
NOTE:
The 2-tabbed end of the brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed first.
NOTE:
The latch MUST be positioned as shown in illustration or damage to component may occur.