Rear

Brake Pads

Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.

2. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate. Install new pads in complete axle sets.

Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination. Install new pads if worn to or past specification.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the flexible brake hose.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel brake hose when performing this procedure.

Remove the rear disc brake caliper.

4. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pads.

Remove the brake pads.

5. Retract the caliper piston into the rear disc brake caliper.

6. Remove and discard the slippers.
^ Clean the slipper mating surface.

7. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe, if necessary, to machine the rear brake disc.

NOTE: Resurface the rear brake disc if a test drive has identified vibration transmitted through the steering wheel, seat, or brake pedal while braking. Heavily scored brake discs (caused by worn brake pads), require resurfacing also.

Measure the rear brake disc, and resurface as necessary. Install a new rear brake disc if beyond specification.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Installation of new slippers is mandatory with service brake pad installation, even if the slippers appear undamaged. Make sure the slippers are correctly positioned with the slipper ends snug against the outboard end of the anchor plate rail.

Clean the slipper mating surface. Apply 0.03g of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the slipper mating surface. Install the new slippers.

2. CAUTION: Install new brake pads in full axle sets. Do not install new brake pads on only one side of vehicle.

NOTE: The brake pads must be oriented with the notch in the UP position.

Install the brake pads.

3. Install the rear disc brake caliper.
4. Verify correct brake operation.