OEM 2006 Ford Taurus Brake Pads

2006 Ford Taurus Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair brake pads safely and effectively on 2006 Ford Taurus?

  A: The repair process starts with using certified DOT 3 brake fluid since alternative fluids will permanently damage brake parts while making the brakes non-functional. Be careful when working with brake fluid because exposure to eyes requires immediate flushing with water for fifteen minutes. Proper handwashing follows all brake fluid interactions. When eyes come into contact with the substance you must wash them with water for 15 minutes followed by a medical visit to address ongoing discomfort. Drinking water followed by vomiting should be accompanied by immediate medical assistance in case of fluid ingestion. Any leaked brake fluid will damage both painted regions along with plastic components so the affected surfaces need to receive immediate water washing. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires a fluid removal to reach half its maximum capacity when checking its brake fluid level. Placing the vehicle in neutral position and safely hoisting it will prevent damage that may result from trying to retract the piston by inserting a tool into the brake caliper sight hole. The brake caliper should never hang free from the brake hose since mechanic's wire needs to be used for support. Support the caliper by removing its bolts. You should install new brake pads when the existing pads reach their specified thickness beyond the metal backing plate; perform checks for wear and contamination before installing new complete axle pads. Use proper tools to check the brake disc thickness before replacing the front brake disc when minimum standards are not met. Before pad installation from the provided kit you should discard the old brake pads while making sure the pad lining material avoids contact with all contaminants including grease, oil and fluid before pad placement. Make use of a proper equipment to protect pistons and boots before you force the disc brake caliper pistons to slide into the caliper piston bores. Install the brake caliper correctly before securing its bolts at 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Perform several brake pedal pumps followed by brake fluid addition to the reservoir with clean fluid before checking for correct brake operation.