SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Brake Pads — 325 mm (13 in) Brakes


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20 		WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6

Removal

 WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in Section 100-00 . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTICE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material, or damage to components may occur. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. NOTE: The master cylinder reservoir should be half full to avoid overflow when the brake caliper pistons are retracted.

    Visual check. Extract the fluid with a syringe.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to Section 204-04 .

  1. NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake flexible hose and or damage to the hose may occur.

    NOTICE: Make sure the brake caliper guide pin bolts are clean and free of debris or a binding condition may occur.

    NOTICE: Do not allow the brake flexible hose to get twisted when the caliper is repositioned on the brake caliper anchor plate or damage to the hose may occur.

    Relocate and support the component.

  1. NOTE: During installation, the coil in the center of the wire spreader spring must lie against the anchor plate and must not be in the raised position. If the coil in the center of the wire spreader spring does not rest against the caliper anchor plate, the spring is installed incorrectly and must be repositioned.

  1. NOTICE: Make sure the caliper pin boots are correctly seated to prevent corrosion to the guide pins.

    Visual check.

Installation

  1. NOTE: If installing new brake pads, make sure to install all new hardware and lubricant supplied with the brake pad kit. Refer to the brake pad instruction sheet when applying lubricant.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Visual check.