OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Brake Pads

2001 Ford Explorer Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2001 Ford Explorer?

  A: Service and repair of the front brake pads starts with draining brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir up to half its volume. An air suspension switch in the rear jack storage area needs to be deactivated to prevent the air springs from inflating or deflating unexpectedly when hoisting or jacking or towing the vehicle. Raise the vehicle while supporting it so you can then take off the wheel and tire assembly. Install new pads as complete axle sets once you confirm the pads are beyond the threshold dimensions above the metal plate or rivets or show wear and contamination. The disc brake caliper should be turned upward after removing the lower caliper bolt so the pads along with stainless slippers can be removed. Check minimum thickness of brake disc and hub on 4x2 vehicles through measurement; perform brake disc machining before replacing it with new components. A 4x4 vehicle brake disc must go through minimum thickness and lateral runout measurements before following the brake disc machining process and new disk replacement procedure. Determine if leaks exist in the disc brake caliper because removing the caliper will be necessary if leaks appear. A suitable suction system must replace brake fluid from the master cylinder while you clean both anchor plate and stainless slipper surfaces during installation. When installing stainless slippers and pads to the inboard pad users must check the anti-rattle spring for degradation before replacing it. The caliper pistons should be compressed through C-clamp application with a wooden block to lower master cylinder fluid level when installing new pads. Before moving on with the installation, lower the disc brake caliper down and secure it with the caliper bolt. Equipment with air suspension needs the owner to enable the system by turning on the air suspension switch. Finish the installation by adding the wheel along with the tire before conducting the brake system test for operation.