OEM 2006 Ford Fusion Brake Pads

2006 Ford Fusion Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2006 Ford Fusion?

  A: The first step in servicing or repairing front brake pads requires selecting DOT 3 brake fluid because any other type of fluid can cause permanent brake component damage and make the brakes unusable which leads to personal injury risks. Pay attention to brake fluid handling because direct contact with eyes should be prevented and all contact requires thorough hand washing. Running water should be used for eye flush for 15 minutes after contact occurs and patients should seek medical care if eye irritation continues. Immediate medical assistance is required after you consume any substance together with water and vomiting stimulation. Water-based cleaning is necessary to clear up brake fluid stains from painted and plastic surfaces. It is necessary to check and remove brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir until it reaches 1/2 full. Position the neutral vehicle on a hoist for the next step. Shoving tools into the caliper sight hole should be avoided since it might harm the pistons. The brake caliper should never hang off the brake hose because such contact will cause damage. Support the brake caliper with mechanic's wire after removing its two bolts. The procedure advances to the removal of two brake pad retraction springs before extracting the brake pads and their accompanying brake pad shims and stainless steel shims so wear and dirt contamination can be inspected. Remove the brake pad slides. To install new brake pads you need to protect caliper piston and boots when using appropriate tools to push the disc brake caliper pistons into their proper position. Apply grease provided to specified braking areas on the pad backing plate along with the inner and outer stainless steel shims. Begin application at the back of the brake pad and the inner piston side of the stainless steel shim before moving to the outer stainless steel shim. The directional cut shim requires installation on the inboard pad where it faces the leading side with the shim hole situated below. After installation of the brake pad shims and stainless steel shims to the brake pad you should place the two brake pad retraction springs. You must position the brake caliper before attaching its two bolts which require a torque of 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.). Normal brake system operation can be tested after clean brake fluid is added to the brake master cylinder reservoir.