OEM Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Disc

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Disc Parts and Q&A

• Rotor, Front
  6U2Z-1V125-CB
  Q: How to remove and replace the front brake disc on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A:

  Before removing or replacing the front brake rotor/disc the Brake Caliper together with Brake Pads and anchor plate assembly must not suspends from the brake hose to avoid damage. Separate the brake caliper anchor plate assembly by unlinking its two bolts while using mechanic's wire to sustain it in place. Rust penetrant treatment between brake disc and hub surfaces will help when the brake disc is hard to detach. The brake disc and Wheel Hub need to be cleaned thoroughly with parts cleaner after removal from their positions. Before adding a new brake disc apply a minimum amount of anti-seize lubricant to the brake hub face. Secure the brake caliper and brake pads through the installation of two brake caliper anchor plate bolts that you should torque to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).
• Rotor, Front
  3L5Z-1125-AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Brake Disc on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A:

  The first step to repair the front brake rotor/disc requires removing the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. It is essential to mark the brake disc and hub of 4x4 vehicles before the brake disc removal. The brake disc requires an inspection through a hub-mount brake lathe to determine its condition; resurface the disc at proper specifications or replace it with a new one when the specifications cannot be met. When working on a 4x2 braking system you should mark the disc and hub before you proceed to remove the hub cap with its attached grease and related components including the spindle and outer bearing retainer washer. The installation continues by taking out both the Wheel Hub grease seal and Wheel Bearing from the system. The procedure entails disc brake lathe usage for brake disc resurfacing and specification measurements when required while brake disc replacement must occur if specifications are exceeded. Installation of 4x4 vehicles requires you to position the brake disc on the wheel hub before cleaning with Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM4 or equivalent while using match-marks as a mounting guide for the hub. The hub-mounting surface needs to receive a high temperature nickel anti-seize lubricant like F6AZ-9L494-AA or an equivalent to stop corrosion formation. Engineers working on front wheel assembly for 4x2 vehicles must use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM4 or equivalent to clean and inspect wheel bearings and brake disc and hub. They should then lubricate the wheel bearings with Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent. Last, they need to install a new wheel hub grease seal before finishing the operation. Start by installing the inner front wheel bearing after which you should proceed with the brake disc and hub installation before adding the outer front wheel bearing then the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer and spindle nut. Secure the spindle nut by rotating the brake disc along with the hub. Afterwards loosen and re tamam the nut to finish installation by rotating both components. You must finish the procedure by installing the front disc brake caliper anchor plate after you install the nut retainer alongside the cotter pin and new hub grease cap.