OEM Ford Freestar Brake Pads

Ford Freestar Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Brake Pads
  6F2Z-2001-S
  Q: How to Ensure Proper Maintenance of Brake Pads on a Ford Freestar?

  A: Start service and repair of front brake pads with DOT 3 brake fluid made for motor vehicles since alternative types will damage brake elements permanently and disable the brakes which creates hazards for personal safety. Handle brake fluid with extreme caution to avoid eye contact so wash your hands thoroughly after use but handle contact by flushing eyes with running water for 15 minutes along with seeking medical help for continuing irritation. Swallowing brake fluid requires you to drink water followed by vomiting which must be accompanied by urgent medical aid. Brake fluid poses a danger to painted and plastic materials so you must rinse away all leaks immediately with water. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires checking for fluid level and you should drain the fluid down to half capacity when needed. Position the vehicle with neutral gear into a hoist. Support the disc Brake Caliper when removing it from the flexible hose during your work. Separate the brake caliper through removing its two bolts before positioning it aside. It is important to replace brake pads when they wear past the metal backing plate threshold yet maintain serviceable position while only changing brake pads in pairs for the complete axle system. Brake pads with the attached four spring clips should be removed while discarding all spring clips. Proper inspection of guide and locator pin boots should be followed by necessary replacement or pin lubrication application. The new spring clips should be installed with their tabs facing away from the brake disc. A proper tool should compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper piston bore through protection of both pistons and boots without forcing them in the sight hole to reduce any potential damage. Begin installation of the brake caliper by tightening the bottom locator pin caliper bolt until you move to securing the top guide pin caliper bolt. Position the caliper into its final location before installing and torquing its two bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Check brake fluid reservoir with clean brake fluid then perform a brake operation test to assure normal functions.