OEM 2000 Ford Expedition Brake Pads

2000 Ford Expedition Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How should asbestos fiber dust be handled safely when servicing front brake pads on 2000 Ford Expedition?

  A: Authorizing personnel need to implement proper asbestos fiber dust handling measures during front brake pad service due to health concerns from its inhalation. The chosen vacuum cleaner for asbestos fibers must conform to OSHA guidelines while its container needs proper sealing before it reaches the trash hauler. Technicians should engage in wet cleaning using toxic dust purifying respirators approved by the government when no vacuum for handling asbestos fiber dust exists. Brake or clutch repair areas that produce asbestos dust must remain under restricted access with warning signs as the only entry admitted to technical staff. Introduce the process by rotating wheel nuts before heat application so heating will not harm wheel components or bearings. The process begins by removing the center cap while the vehicle supports its weight on the wheels. Next technicians should loosen the wheel nuts. The air suspension system must be disabled by turning off the corresponding switch located in the RH kick panel before lifting the vehicle. This action prevents air spring fluctuations during the operation. The first step is to raise the vehicle and then take off the wheel and tire assembly after unfastening all wheel nuts. Checking brake pads for wear is important for proper service as they need replacement when they reach or exceed the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. New pads should always be installed as complete axle sets. Support the front disc brake caliper properly during removal to prevent putting tension on its attached brake hose. A T45 Torx® tool is needed to uninstall the caliper bolts before lifting the caliper upward to remove it from the anchor plate. Vehicle brake disc thickness measurements must be performed on 4x2 vehicles; a new brake disc and hub needs replacement when specifications are not met; identical procedures apply to 4x4 vehicles. The disc brake caliper needs to be disassembled for inspection if you detect any leaking part. First remove both disc brake anti-rattle clips together with the brake pads. Brake pad installation demands caution against exposing front brake pad lining material to any degrediants such as grease oil brake fluid or other damaging substances which will render the contaminated pads unuseable. Insinuate new pads together with anti-rattle clips into position before inserting the disc brake caliper while paying attention to avoid breaching the bleeder screw or the front wheel disc brake shield. Dismount surfaces from the wheel hub need cleaning to eliminate all corrosive materials along with foreign substances which create metal contact between hub and wheel nut and help stop loose wheel nuts while driving. Finish up by putting the tire along with the wheel assembly in place then install the center cap before performing an inspection of the brake system operation.