Ford Ecosport: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Brake Pads

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

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

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the brake caliper spring.
   

1. Remove the caps.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

   NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

   
   
   1. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
      Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
   2. Position aside the brake caliper.
      

1. Remove the brake pads.
   

1. Retract the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.
   Use the General Equipment: Brake Caliper Piston Retractor

Installation

1. NOTE: The inboard brake pad is equipped with a wear indicator on the trailing edge of the brake pad. The brake pad backing is marked with an arrow that indicates the rotating direction of the brake disc.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Apply the specified grease.
   Material: Multi-Purpose Grease (WSS-M12A4-A2)

1. Depress the brake pedal several times, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and add the specified brake fluid as necessary.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)