OEM 2003 Ford Expedition Brake Pads

2003 Ford Expedition Brake Pads Parts Q&A

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

  A: Repair of front brake pads must begin with changing the lining because pad wear exceeds established metal backplate or rivet thickness guidelines and technologists should replace pads with new units in complete axle sets. A suitable vacuum device helps to remove brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir until it reaches a half-full level. Begin the process by removing both the wheel and tire assembly to then examine the brake pads for sign of wear or any contamination. The anchor housing spring must not be forced off its position from the brake caliper nor should you install a damaged spring when reusing it for maintenance. When removing the anchor housing spring check the end and install the left-hand side spring with the 2-tabbed end situated in the upper brake caliper cavity. To unfasten the lower component of the left-hand anchor housing spring apply pressure at the center before gently pulling the bottom section. Quarters that adhere to the brake caliper and allow removal of the spring should be rotated upward. Place the 2-tabbed end of the anchor housing spring into the lower brake caliper cavity before releasing the upper piece through center force combined with top-side pullback and spring downwards removal. Remove the brake caliper while keeping it away from the brake hose and dispose the brake caliper-to-anchor plate hardware and guide pins, boots and zero-drag spring. Use a wood block or a worn brake pad as protection for the brake caliper piston boots when using it to compress the pistons before removing the brake pads from the brake caliper. The brake disc needs replacement if its thickness measurement exceeds the specified range. Before assembly begin by putting guide pin bushings into the caliper bores and applying grease into bushings' inside portion (while avoiding contact with threads) prior to guiding the pins into bushings. The inboard brake pad should be installed into the brake caliper before removal of protective paper from the outboard brake pad and subsequent installation. The brake caliper needs to be put back onto the brake disc while guide pins need to be tightened along with installing dust caps. Fix the zero-drag spring by inserting its 2-tabbed anchor housing spring end first before putting the anchor housing spring tab into the brake caliper cavity then twisting it for installation. First position the upper part of the anchor housing spring onto the anchor plate before fitting the other section onto the brake caliper anchor plate. Then push both ends down and inward to lock them securely into their brake caliper cavities. Following the check of the anchor housing spring latch ensure proper alignment replace the wheel along with tire and apply the brake steadily to test for proper functioning.