OEM 2005 Ford Expedition Brake Pads

2005 Ford Expedition Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the rear brake pads on 2005 Ford Expedition?

  A: Service of rear brake pads starts with the usage of a clear suction device to extract half the amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. The air suspension will remain inactive while you work by operating the air suspension switch in the RH kick panel area to stop potential air spring changes when hoisting, jacking or towing occurs. You must perform the first step by taking off the wheel assembly and tire component. The inspection of brake pads must show no more than the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or they need replacement as a complete set of axle pads before installation. You should squeeze the middle of the anchor housing spring to free it from the brake caliper ends before rotating and pulling it away from the caliper housing. The preventive measure is to eliminate the brake caliper caps and bolts but refrain from suspending the caliper with the flexible brake hose because this operation does not entail rear wheel brake hose extraction. Take out the brake caliper alongside the pads before inserting a proper clamp to push down on the piston inside the caliper. The hub-mount brake lathe enables machining of rear brake discs while scoring inspections should be carried out and resurfacing must be performed if scoring appears. The rear brake disc should be refinished during this process if the vehicle experiences steering wheel or seat or brake pedal vibrations during braking. The disc measurement of the rear brake should lead to replacement when it exceeds specifications. Begin installation by placing the anchor housing spring upper end into the brake caliper cavity then rotating it before setting the lower arm on the anchor plate. Screw in the upper arm onto the anchor plate by applying downward force that simultaneously moves the arm inward until it becomes properly situated and locked inside the brake caliper cavities. Double-check that the latch is correctly oriented and confirm that the anchor housing spring is securely latched.