OEM 2000 Ford E-150 Econoline Brake Pads

2000 Ford E-150 Econoline Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair brake pads on 2000 Ford E-150 Econoline?

  A: One should first take necessary safety measures with brake fluid that holds polyglycol ethers and polyglycols since the items could enter eyes or skin; proper handwash is needed after any contact. Contact of brake fluid with the eyes requires 15 minutes of flushing with running water while getting medical help in case eye irritation continues. Consumers who ingest brake fluid must rinse the mouth with water and trigger vomiting procedures before obtaining emergency medical support. During new pad installation it is necessary to drain brake fluid from the master cylinder until the expansion space matches the caliper piston compression volume. First lift the vehicle before removing its tire along with wheel assembly. Before proceeding it is essential to unclip the speed sensor wiring from the front brake hose then remove the two disc brake caliper bolts. The front brake hose needs support through a wire connection to an underbody component rather than letting the disc brake caliper suspend from this hose. Disassemble the front wheel spindle by removing the disc brake caliper (E-150) or detach the caliper from its anchor plate on the front disc brake caliper (E-250 and E-350 and E-450). The caliper requires inspection for any brake fluid leakage since such leakage indicates the caliper will need rebuilding or replacement. Evaluate the pad depth to prevent it from reaching the marked thickness beyond the metal backing plates or existing rivets then scan the pads for contamination because installing pads bearing oil or grease can create problems. The thickness measurement of brake discs and hubs should be checked for minimum specification standards before performing replacement when either component drops below the required thickness level. The process of bottoming the caliper piston is unnecessary for original pads but using a C-clamp together with a pad becomes necessary during new pad installation to press the piston to its lowest caliper bore position. To prevent deterioration of the caliper sleeve boots, do not use petroleum-based lubricant; instead, fill the rubber caliper sleeve boots with Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A. Install the disc brake caliper by positioning it in the front wheel spindle (E-150) or in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (E-250, E-350, E-450), then install and tighten the disc brake caliper bolts. As a last step, reinstall the tire and wheel assembly then connect the speed sensor wiring to the front brake hose when necessary.