OEM 2002 Ford Escape Brake Pads

2002 Ford Escape Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when servicing brake pads to handle potential asbestos fiber dust on 2002 Ford Escape?

  A: Brake pad service requires proper handling of harmful asbestos fiber dust that poses an inhalation threat. A special brake/clutch/service vacuum cleaner should be used to remove asbestos fibers while following OSHA-labeled bag procedures and complete sealing of the bag and factual communication with the trash collection provider. Technicians must use either vacuum cleaning or wet cleaning when an appropriate vacuum is not available and they should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators if dust generation remains a threat to personal safety. The tire wheel assembly should be taken off first then the brake caliper clip needs removal. To proceed you should first access and support the caliper by removing its bolt caps and bolts. Take out the brake pad from its anchor position and extract the pad in front of the caliper piston. The service completion requires technicians to reverse the steps used for component removal.