OEM 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Brake Pads

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair front brake pads on 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?

  A: A proper front brake pad repair process starts with reducing brake fluid at the master cylinder reservoir to half capacity. A vehicle lift enables you to support the vehicle after which you can remove the wheel assembly. New pads should always be installed as full axle sets anytime the current pads reach or exceed the desirable thickness above the metal backing plate. Check the pads for both wear marks and signs of contamination. Start by taking out the lower side caliper bolt from right-hand caliper and the upper cycle bolt from left-hand caliper before rotating the brake caliper away from the brake disc rotor. Take away both pads as well as the stainless slippers. The brake disc needs replacement if cracks are detected. A critical sign of brake maintenance is vibration felt in the steering wheel or seat or brake pedal during brake operation. When this occurs a brake disc machine operation will resolve this issue. Brake discs which display heavy scores like the ones observed from linings touching the backing plate must undergo disc machining. A brake disc should be measured for its minimum dimension before new replacement installation when dimensions fall below specifications. A test should be performed to check disc brake caliper leaks. The caliper requires disassembly when leaks are detected. A suitable brake fluid removal device should be used to empty the master cylinder during installation while the support bracket and slipper surfaces need cleaning. When you install pads and slippers you need to utilize a C-clamp with a wooden block to compress caliper pistons before reducing the master cylinder fluid level as needed. After placing the disc brake caliper inside the anchor bracket fit the caliper bolt while reattaching the wheel and tire unit. A proper brake system examination for operational correctness should be performed as the final step.