OEM Ford F-150 Heritage Brake Pads

Ford F-150 Heritage Brake Pads Parts and Q&A

• Brake Pads, Front
  4U2Z-2V001-CA
  Q: How to service and repair front brake pads on Ford F-150 Heritage?

  A:

  After supporting the vehicle using a lift method the vehicle requires owners to take off the wheel with its attached tire for front brake pad servicing. Asbestos fiber dust exists on brake and clutch assemblies so be mindful that inhaling it poses safety risks to health; clean these parts with an asbestos vacuum that needs OSHA-compliant labeling for proper disposal to the trash hauler. The lack of an asbestos vacuum leads to cleaning procedures with water to decrease dust formation and respirator use becomes mandatory when dust generation remains possible. Designate both warning signs and isolated areas to contain asbestos dust followed by restrictions that permit brake and clutch repair technicians directly in those areas. You must replace brake pads as complete axle sets whenever pads reach their specified thickness mark beyond the metal backing plate or rivets. Also perform an examination for wear indicators and contamination. When removing the front disc Brake Caliper keep it away from the brake hose because suitable support must be provided. The caliper can be freed from its anchor plate by gently removing the two caliper bolts. The Brake Disc and hub thickness of 4x2 vehicles should be checked to decide new component replacement according to specification. Detect the brake disc thickness levels for 4x4 vehicles and get a replacement if the measurement indicates replacement. If you need to resurface the brake disc then follow the manufacturer instructions of the lathe machine that Ford recommends its use on the vehicle. Single unit disc brake caliper inspections should be followed by disassembly when leaks are detected. Separate the anti-rattle clips from the discs along with removing the pads. The pad lining material should remain unexposed to grease oil brake fluid or any other form of contaminant during the installation process. Any pad that comes into contact with these substances cannot be installed. Put new pads along with disc brake anti-rattle clips on the vehicle then place the disc brake caliper into position while protecting the bleeder screw and front wheel disc brake shield from damage. After tightening the caliper bolts you should reinstall the tire-wheeled assembly followed by a brake operation check.
• Brake Pads, Rear
  AU2Z-2V200-A
  Q: How to service and repair the rear brake pads on Ford F-150 Heritage?

  A:

  The maintenance of rear brake pads begins with draining half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. The installation of new pads becomes mandatory when the pad material reaches the specified thickness above metal rivets and backplate. Complete axle pad sets need installation during this process. After inspecting the brake pads determine if replacement is needed for any worn or contaminated parts. The procedure does not require the rear wheel brake hose to be taken off. Before putting the rear Brake Caliper away, make sure any brake fluid and oil along with grease remains away from the pads. First withdraw the caliper piston into the caliper before removing the brake pads. The slippers should be discarded followed by a potential necessity to use a hub-mount brake lathe for machining the rear Brake Disc. A rear brake disc should be resurfaced if surface scoring presents itself but you must replace it with a new one if it falls below minimum thickness standards. Installation of new brake pads must include the replacement of stainless steel slippers regardless of their visual condition because they need to sit tightly against the outboard anchor plate rail end. Repair the slipper mating surface before you put in the fresh slippers followed by the new brake pads which should be applied to the entire axle system while you should never install brake pads on individual vehicle sides. To complete the brake installation you should install the rear disc brake caliper while performing a check of proper brake functionality.