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Item 3: Brake Disc Pads Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Install a new lining if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or if the pad is damaged. Install new pads in complete axle sets.
  1. One brake disc pad kit contains the pads required for both sides.
  2. If replacing the brake pads, use a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until it is half filled.
  3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the brake caliper sight hole to retract the brake caliper pistons. Damage to the pistons and boot may occur.
  4. If replacing the brake pads, use a suitable tool to push the brake caliper pistons into the caliper bore.