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Front Brake Pads: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

    All vehicles 

  2. NOTE: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
    NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

    1. Separate the outer pad adhesive backing from housing.
    2. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and position aside the brake caliper.

      Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

    GFD617733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles without adhesive on brake pad insulator 

  3. NOTE: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
    NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

    Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and position aside the brake caliper.

    Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

    GFD617734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  4. NOTE: Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and shudder.
    NOTE: When installing the new brake pads make sure to remove the foil backing from the outboard brake pads. Once the foil backing is removed from the brake pads do not touch the adhesive on the backing.
    NOTE: Inner and outer brake pads are not interchangeable.
    NOTE: Take extra care not to bend the retraction arms of the pad clips while inserting the brake pads.

    Remove the brake pads.

    GFD617735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove and discard the brake pad clips.
    GFD617736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may occur.

    Compress the brake caliper pistons until the pistons bottoms out in the brake caliper bore. Use the General Equipment: Brake Caliper Piston Retractor

    GFD617737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Below steps are required when guide rods do not move freely.
  7. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

    Remove the guide rods.

    GFD617721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the guide rod boots.
GFD617722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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