OEM 2007 Ford Ranger Brake Pads

2007 Ford Ranger Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair brake pads on 2007 Ford Ranger?

  A: It is essential to start brake pad service and repair with DOT 3 approved brake fluid because alternative fluids cause long-term damage to brake components and break the braking system functionalities which may result in injuries. Review all possible risks through product label cautions while referring to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to obtain additional information. Contact 1-800-959-3673 (FORD) for immediate medical help regarding Ford/Motorcraft products. Take care when working with brake fluid since it damages paint surface and plastic materials thus requiring immediate water wash. Review the brake fluid amount in the master cylinder reservoir before draining some fluid to reach half capacity when needed. Position the motor vehicle with its transmission set to neutral mode on top of a hoisting system. Keep away from the caliper sight hole to retract pistons because it creates potential damage to them. Pulling the brake caliper off the brake hose will create potential damage therefore avoid this practice. The brake caliper support needs mechanic's wire before you remove its guide pin bolts. Smooth movement throughout the anchor plate guide pins requires replacement of both new boots and pins along with silicone brake caliper grease application. New brake pads should be installed within complete axle sets whenever brake pads have exceeded their allowed thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Brake discs need inspection before replacing the whole machine if required. The installation of new brake pads needs total exclusion of grease and oil and fluid and contaminants from the pad lining because every installation kit should include new hardware. The two brake pad clips and brake pads should be installed according to their specified positions. A suitable tool along with a worn brake pad must be used to push the caliper piston into the caliper as you protect the piston along with the boots. Begin tightening the bottom caliper bolt first then proceed to the top bolt while making sure the caliper pins rest properly to preserve guide pins from harm. Install the brake caliper before inserting and tightening its two caliper guide pin bolts at 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs) torque. Testing should be conducted on the brakes for proper operation after your fluid addition of clean specified brake fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir.