OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Brake Pads

2002 Ford Explorer Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the rear brake pads on 2002 Ford Explorer?

  A: The service process for rear brake pads begins by extracting brake fluid up to half reservoir level from the master cylinder. Check the pad thickness above the metal backing plate before installing fresh pads in complete axle pairs. This install should happen when pads reach their wear threshold but never after their metal plate becomes exposed. The brake caliper should not dangle from the flexible brake hose during this work but the removal of the rear wheel brake hose is unnecessary. Before removing brake pads from the system take all necessary precautions to keep them and caliper free of grease, oil and brake fluid and other contaminants. Reposition the caliper piston into the rear brake caliper before discarding the slippers and performing cleaning on the slipper mating surface. The rear brake disc should be processed through a hub-mount brake lathe specifically when brake vibrations occur during test drives or when pad wear leaves deep scoring on the brake discs. Workers should measure the brake disc dimensions to determine if resurfacing is required or if they must replace it with an acceptable piece. Installation of new slippers must happen during the service brake pad installation process to ensure proper placement with the ends tightly set against the outboard end of the anchor plate rail. The slipper mating surface needs cleaning before adding 0.03g of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or an equivalent that meets Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 prior to installing new slippers. New brake pads should be installed together with full axle sets while maintaining a UP orientation for the notch before putting on rear disc brake calipers. Finally, verify correct brake operation.