OEM 2003 Ford Excursion Brake Pads

2003 Ford Excursion Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2003 Ford Excursion?

  A: Your service and repair work for front brake pads requires you to remove the brake master cylinder filler cap first to inspect and verify the brake fluid reservoir contains half of its volume. The service requires lifting the vehicle before taking off its wheel and tire assembly. Anti-lock braking pad inspection requires the evaluation of pad thickness above metal plate and rivets to determine replacement needs. Pad replacement requires axles in sets only. Before taking off the disc brake caliper maintain support underneath it and do not let the brake hose bear its weight; remove the caliper pin bolts then raise the caliper off the anchor plate. You should replace the disc brake rotor when its measurement reveals less than the minimum threshold thickness. The caliper requires disassembly for any evidence of leaks detected. The caliper anchor plate must have its pads extracted along with stainless steel rail clips after removing V-springs if required. The pad lining material requires no contact with contaminants such as grease, oil, brake fluid or other substances. Also install only pads that are free of contamination. First install stainless steel rail clips and new pads onto the caliper anchor plate followed by V-springs if required. Mount the disc brake caliper carefully to its position while avoiding damage to bleeder screw or rotor shield before using caliper pin bolts for securing. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires a brake fluid top-off using clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent fluid that meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. After filling the reservoir you must replace the filler cap. Then return the vehicle to its original height position. Verify brake performance by inspecting the operation before finishing the task.