Ford 8L1Z-2V001-A
Brake Pads, Front

The front brake pad servicing procedure depends on the exclusive use of manufacturer-approved clean fluid that must be totally free of previously drained fluid to minimize contamination issues. One must always install new brake brakes at both ends of an axle for correct brake performance. When working on brake fluid handling always protect painted and plastic surfaces from potential spillages. Start servicing the master cylinder by pulling out enough brake fluid to reach a capacity level of half before removing the wheel and tire assembly. Gentle hand pressure should be applied for removing the anchor housing spring to prevent any damage from occurring. Open the lower side of the anchor housing spring by pulling on its bottom section before rotating the component to remove it from the brake caliper. The outer brake pad retaining springs must be detached from the brake caliper anchor plate while maintaining a safe position for the caliper that hangs from the brake hose. Detach the guide pin bushing caps together with the guide pin bolts and stabilize the caliper with mechanic's wire. The technician must first inspect existing pads for damage before removing both braking components to replace them with new pads as required. A C-clamp and worn brake pad should be used to carefully compress caliper pistons for new pad installation which safeguards both piston and boot components. Optimize the brake disc condition by replacing it when required. Clean the pad contact zones on the caliper while applying designated lubrication into guide pin bushings before fitting the unit inside bore openings. Before installing the outer brake pad user must first remove its protective paper until mounting it to the caliper and rotating the springs 90 degrees. The installation of the brake caliper assembly requires proper seating of the inner brake pad retaining springs onto the brake caliper anchor plate before assembly. Fasten the two brake caliper guide pin bolts with bushing caps while tightening them to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Where the outer brake pad retaining springs encounter the machined slot on the anchor plate users must rotate them before installing the anchor housing spring by tab insertion and twisting into the brake caliper cavity. Fit both anchor housing spring sections onto the anchor plate before securing them with proper seating through downward and inward movement. Reposition the wheel and tire after properly latching the brake pad anti-rattle spring. Finish by testing the brake multiple times to check the proper functioning.

Service or repair procedures for front brake pads should start by using DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid only because any alternative type could damage brake components permanently and disable brake functions. A suitable suction device should extract the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir until half of the storage area is empty. Place the vehicle onto a hoisting system while leaving it in the neutral gear. Wear no tools when extracting the anchor housing spring because hand pressure should be used to prevent any damage. The lower portion of the LH brake caliper anchor housing spring can separate when you push its center while pulling it outward then you can rotate the spring upward to take it off. When removing the upper portion of the anchor housing spring on the right-hand (RH) brake caliper loosen the mechanism by rotating the spring downward. Disrupt the outer brake pad retaining springs from the brake caliper anchor plate while taking care to maintain the caliper position above the brake hose to avoid any damage. Remove the caps from the guide pin bushings and the guide pin bolts from the caliper while suspending the caliper with mechanics wire for support. Discharge both guide pin bushings. The process involves extracting brake pads from the caliper before you inspect the pads for quality and change them to new ones when needed. The compression of the brake caliper piston requires protection from damage which can be achieved by using either a wood block or a used brake pad. Test the brake disc for damages then decide to either refinish or change it. Place new guide pin bushings into caliper bores before you apply grease inside the bushing area (avoiding the threads) to proceed with guide pin insertion. Place the inboard brake pad onto the caliper before rotating the outer brake pad retaining springs 90 degrees and removing protective paper from the outboard brake pad for installation onto the caliper with proper seating of inner brake pad retaining springs. Position the brake caliper assembly onto the anchor plate before installing the two brake caliper guide pin bolts with bushing caps and torquing them to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). After positioning the brake caliper cavity facing upward install the anchor housing spring progressively by inserting the tab into the brake caliper cavity while twisting it into place starting from the end with two tabs. Position the upper portion of the anchor housing spring to the anchor plate then push down and inward until both ends reach brake caliper cavities. Verify correct latching by pulling the spring. The brake needs several applications to double-check proper performance.

Replace them in complete axle sets and inspect for wear or contamination.

Use a suitable clamp to press the piston into the caliper and inspect the brake disc, resurfacing or replacing it as needed.