OEM 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Pads

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair front brake pads on 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The first step to service front brake pads requires drawing brake fluid out from the master cylinder reservoir until the level reaches halfway. Start by elevating the vehicle and after that take out the assembly that consists of wheel and tire. Next pads require replacement when they reach the specified thickness points on their metal backing plate then you must install fresh pads in every axle set. Start the inspection of pads for wear and contamination followed by removing the lower caliper bolt from the right-hand caliper as well as the upper caliper bolt from the left-hand caliper. You should rotate the brake caliper disc brake caliper to an angle away from the rotor before removing pads with stainless finish slippers. Verify the brake disc for damage before installing a fresh brake disc. Machining the brake disc should be performed if the vehicle produces vibrations in the steering wheel or seat or brake pedal during braking. The disc requires machine treatment when it exhibits heavy scoring patterns just like those observed from linings reaching their backing plate limit. New brake disc installation is required when brake disc minimum thickness measurement surpasses specified standards. The disc brake caliper must be inspected for leaks because finding any leaks requires complete disassembling. You must employ a suitable vacuum machine to drain the master cylinder of brake fluid before conducting a support bracket along with slipper surface cleaning process. To install the pads and slippers the caliper pistons need compression by means of a C-clamp with wooden block while you reduce master cylinder fluid below the min spec level. First place the brake caliper into the anchor bracket before you install the caliper bolt while you reinstall the wheel together with its tire assembly. The brake system needs operational testing to complete the process.