OEM 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Brake Pads

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty?

  A: Start the front brake pad service and repair process with DOT 3 brake fluid which protects brake components from permanent damage but failure to use will permanently disable the brakes putting persons at risk of injury. When working with brake fluid you must exercise caution because direct eye contact should be avoided and proper hand-washing follows operation yet immediate medical care is needed after eye exposure that results in persistent eye irritation. Intake of brake fluid requires water followed by vomiting which should be followed by immediate medical attention. Tank any affected painted or plastic equipment surface areas immediately after brake fluid exposure by washing them with water. Users should examine the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level before draining fluid to achieve a point where the reservoir is half full. Set the vehicle on a hoist system when it remains in the neutral gear position. You should not insert tools into the caliper sight hole to retract pistons because this action can inflict damage to them. Route the brake caliper through a suitable holding mechanism instead of suspending it by the flexible hose. Get rid of the two brake caliper bolts then place the caliper to one side. Installation of new brake pads must be carried out in complete axle sets when the pads remain less than specified thickness distances from their metal backing plates. Check the brake pads for signs of damage and extract any present retraction clips according to the equipment specification. To ensure proper brake functioning measure the front brake disc thickness because installation of new disc becomes necessary if measurements fall below specifications. New brake pad installation requires cleaning the pad lining material from any contact with brake fluid and grease and oil as well as brake fluid and contaminants while you should use all new hardware provided with the kit. Put on the four new retracting clips and the two brake pads while taking time to protect the piston and boots by compressing the caliper pistons into the caliper using suitable equipment and a worn brake pad. You must first secure the bottom caliper bolt to assemble the top caliper bolt when the caliper pin boots are properly aligned for guide pin protection. Screw the brake caliper into place before fastening its two bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft. lbs.) for F-250 and F-350 models but only to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) for F-450 and F-550 models. As the final step check for normal brake operation after filling the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean fluid.