OEM Ford E-250 Econoline Brake Pads

Ford E-250 Econoline Brake Pads Parts and Q&A

• Rear Pads
  6C2Z-2200-C
  Q: How to service and repair the rear brake pads on Ford E-250 Econoline?

  A:

  Service and repair of rear brake pads on E-250/350 vans requires starting by removing the brake master cylinder cap to check reservoir fluid levels and draining excess fluid to halfway. Ascend the vehicle to an appropriate height with safety supports in place before you uninstall both wheel and tire elements. The inspection of brake pads should determine if they show indications of wear along with contamination or fail to meet specifications. Replace the components with new ones when any of these failures occur. Take off the caliper pin bolts while conducting sufficient support for the rear disc Brake Caliper to stay off the brake hose until the complete caliper removal. To check rear Brake Disc specifications obtain the brake pads and rail clips first and measure the brake disc thickness before replacing the disc with a new one if required. The disc brake caliper must be inspected for possible leaks and disassembly becomes necessary in case leaks are detected. End the repair task by following the existing removal approach in reverse order during installation.
• Front Pads
  4C2Z-2001-CA
  Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on Ford E-250 Econoline?

  A:

  Before servicing or repairing front brake pads take necessary precautions against brake fluid polyglycol ethers and polyglycols since eye contact needs immediate medical attention and extensive hand washing will be needed after handling. Eyes that come into contact with brake fluid need immediate treatment by running water for 15 minutes followed by medical help for sustained irritation. Drinking water followed by vomiting is the first step when you swallow this substance but you must immediately find professional medical aid. Brake fluid must be drained from the master cylinder until enough capacity remains to absorb fluid released by the piston movement in caliper operation. Support the vehicle at an elevation before taking out the tire-wheel assembly. Users should disconnect the speed sensor wiring from front brake hose before removing the two caliper bolts. A convenient wire secured beneath the chassis should hold the disc Brake Caliper instead of allowing it to dangle from the front brake hose. E-150 vehicles require caliper removal from the front wheel spindle but E-250, E-350 and E-450 models need disc brake caliper removal from the front caliper anchor plate. Check for any brake fluid leakage in the disc brake caliper because a leaking unit needs immediate rebuilding or replacement. The pad thickness should be verified because pads that extend beyond the metal backing plate or rivets are past their replacement threshold. Also inspect pads for contamination by avoiding installation of oil- or grease-contaminated pads. Replace either brake components immediately when their thickness falls beneath the established minimum standards. A C-clamp holding a brake pad can be used to pressurize the piston and bottom it within the caliper bore yet pad replacement is unnecessary for original pads. To prevent deterioration of the caliper sleeve boots, avoid petroleum-based lubricants and instead fill the rubber caliper sleeve boots with Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-MIC171-A. Install the disc brake caliper by positioning it in the front wheel spindle (E-150) or in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (E-250, E-350, E-450), then install and tighten the disc brake caliper bolts. For speed sensor wires connect them back to the front brake hose and after applying the tire with wheel assembly.