Ford 6F2Z-2001-S
Brake Pads

The front brake pads need servicing through the application of approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid since any alternative fluid will damage brake parts permanently until the system becomes inoperative with severe consequences for personal safety. The handling of brake fluid requires eye protection along with thorough hand cleaning afterward any exposure; immediate professional medical help is necessary if eyes still feel irritated after running water flushes for 15 minutes. Intake of brake fluid requires immediate medical assistance while you should drink water and vomit followed by consuming more water. Brake fluid poses a risk to painted and plastic elements so immediately clean any affected areas with water. Verify the brake fluid amount in the master cylinder reservoir then extract fluid to reach halfway if required. After moving the vehicle to neutral position place it onto a hoist stand. Support the disc brake caliper appropriately during removal to avoid attachment from the flexible hose. Start by taking away the two brake caliper bolt items before placing the caliper aside. Replace brake pads when the wear exceeds the allocated thickness from the metal backing plate and implement a new pad for each axle set. Check brake pads for wearing and contamination before you eliminate them together with their four spring clips which you need to discard. Check for damages on guide and locator pin boots before installing them properly since improper seating could damage the pins. Substitute any compromised components and perform necessary lubrication procedures. Mount four new spring clips to the brake pads and place the spring clip tabs in the direction away from the brake disc. A proper tool should be used to protect pistons and boots when pressing disc brake caliper pistons inside the caliper piston bore while avoiding pressure on the sight hole. First tighten the bottom locator pin caliper bolt followed by tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt. Install the brake caliper in position then bolt the caliper while applying 35 Nm of torque. Follow the process by filling the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid then conducting a brake normal operation test.

Start service and repair of front brake pads with DOT 3 brake fluid made for motor vehicles since alternative types will damage brake elements permanently and disable the brakes which creates hazards for personal safety. Handle brake fluid with extreme caution to avoid eye contact so wash your hands thoroughly after use but handle contact by flushing eyes with running water for 15 minutes along with seeking medical help for continuing irritation. Swallowing brake fluid requires you to drink water followed by vomiting which must be accompanied by urgent medical aid. Brake fluid poses a danger to painted and plastic materials so you must rinse away all leaks immediately with water. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires checking for fluid level and you should drain the fluid down to half capacity when needed. Position the vehicle with neutral gear into a hoist. Support the disc brake caliper when removing it from the flexible hose during your work. Separate the brake caliper through removing its two bolts before positioning it aside. It is important to replace brake pads when they wear past the metal backing plate threshold yet maintain serviceable position while only changing brake pads in pairs for the complete axle system. Brake pads with the attached four spring clips should be removed while discarding all spring clips. Proper inspection of guide and locator pin boots should be followed by necessary replacement or pin lubrication application. The new spring clips should be installed with their tabs facing away from the brake disc. A proper tool should compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper piston bore through protection of both pistons and boots without forcing them in the sight hole to reduce any potential damage. Begin installation of the brake caliper by tightening the bottom locator pin caliper bolt until you move to securing the top guide pin caliper bolt. Position the caliper into its final location before installing and torquing its two bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Check brake fluid reservoir with clean brake fluid then perform a brake operation test to assure normal functions.

The repair process for front brake pads requires only using approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid since other types will damage brake components permanently and disable the braking system. The brake fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir requires checking and you should drain fluid to create a half-full reservoir if needed. Place the automobile on a hoisting machine after setting it to neutral gear. Hang the caliper from the brake hose trees at any time to avoid causing damage. Mount the caliper using mechanic's wire after uninstalling its guide pin bolts. The technician should extract brake pads together with four spring clips before getting rid of the spring clips. The guide and locator pins and boots must be checked for signs of damage or corrosion. Replace any defective parts while adding lubrication to the pins when required. Position four new spring clips on top of the brake pads while setting their spring clip tabs in an opposite direction from the brake disc. A suitable tool should be used to protect pistons and boots during the compression process of disc brake caliper pistons into caliper piston bore while keeping away from brake caliper sight hole prying. Begin with tightening the bottom locator pin bolt before proceeding to tighten the top guide pin bolt. Securely attach the brake caliper and bolt both guide pins to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs). Clean specified brake fluid goes into the brake master cylinder reservoir before performing brake functionality tests as the last step.