How would you change the front brake pads on a Ford Escort 1993 model?

Answer 1

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Front Brakes See Figures 1 through 8 1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove brake fluid until the reservoir is 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid. 2. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove the M-spring. 5. Remove the W-spring. 6. Remove the two disc brake pad locating pins. 7. Remove the brake pads and shims from the brake caliper. 8. Inspect the brake rotor. Resurface or replace if needed.

Fig. 1: Remove the M-spring from the locating pin

Fig. 2: Remove the W-spring from the locating pin

Fig. 3: Remove the locating pins from the caliper assembly

Fig. 4: Remove the inner brake pad and shim from the caliper

Fig. 5: A brake pad wear indicator will rub against the rotor and cause a squealing sound when the pads are worn

Fig. 6: Remove the outer brake pad from the caliper

Fig. 7: Remove the upper and lower shims (arrow) from the caliper To install: 9. Use a suitable tool to push the piston into the brake caliper bore. 10. Apply a suitable grease between the shims and the disc brake pad guide plates and position the brake pads and shims into the brake caliper. 11. Install the two brake pad locating pins. 12. Install the W-spring. 13. Install the M-spring. 14. Install the wheel and tire assembly. 15. Lower the vehicle. 16. Pump the brake pedal several times prior to moving the vehicle to position the brake pads. 17. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir and fill as needed. 18. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation.

Fig. 8: A C-clamp and socket placed on the outside of the outer pad (see inset) can be used to press the caliper piston into its bore Rear Brakes 1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove brake fluid until the reservoir is 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid. 2. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. If necessary, remove the screw plug and turn the adjustment gear counterclockwise with an Allen wrench to pull the piston fully inward. 5. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt. 6. Using a small prybar, pivot the caliper on its mounting bracket to access the brake pads. If the upper lock bolt requires lubrication or service, remove it and suspend the caliper with mechanic's wire. 7. Remove the brake pads, M-spring and if equipped, shims and guides. 8. Inspect the brake rotor. Resurface or replace if needed. To install: 9. Apply an appropriate brake pad grease between the shims and brake pads. 10. Pivot the caliper on its mounting bracket and position the brake pads, shims, spring and guides to the brake rotor. 11. Lubricate and install the caliper bolt(s). Tighten the bolt(s) to 33-43 ft. lbs. (45-59 Nm). 12. Turn the adjustment gear clockwise with an Allen wrench until the brake pads just touch the rotor, then loosen the gear 1/3 of a turn. Install the screw plug and tighten to 9-12 ft. lbs. (12-16 Nm). 13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. 14. Lower the vehicle. 15. Pump the brake pedal several times prior to moving the vehicle to position the brake pads. 16. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir and fill if needed. 17. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Front Brakes See Figures 1 through 8 1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove brake fluid until the reservoir is 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid. 2. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove the M-spring. 5. Remove the W-spring. 6. Remove the two disc brake pad locating pins. 7. Remove the brake pads and shims from the brake caliper. 8. Inspect the brake rotor. Resurface or replace if needed.

Fig. 1: Remove the M-spring from the locating pin

Fig. 2: Remove the W-spring from the locating pin

Fig. 3: Remove the locating pins from the caliper assembly

Fig. 4: Remove the inner brake pad and shim from the caliper

Fig. 5: A brake pad wear indicator will rub against the rotor and cause a squealing sound when the pads are worn

Fig. 6: Remove the outer brake pad from the caliper

Fig. 7: Remove the upper and lower shims (arrow) from the caliper To install: 9. Use a suitable tool to push the piston into the brake caliper bore. 10. Apply a suitable grease between the shims and the disc brake pad guide plates and position the brake pads and shims into the brake caliper. 11. Install the two brake pad locating pins. 12. Install the W-spring. 13. Install the M-spring. 14. Install the wheel and tire assembly. 15. Lower the vehicle. 16. Pump the brake pedal several times prior to moving the vehicle to position the brake pads. 17. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir and fill as needed. 18. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation.

Fig. 8: A C-clamp and socket placed on the outside of the outer pad (see inset) can be used to press the caliper piston into its bore Rear Brakes 1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove brake fluid until the reservoir is 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid. 2. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. If necessary, remove the screw plug and turn the adjustment gear counterclockwise with an Allen wrench to pull the piston fully inward. 5. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt. 6. Using a small prybar, pivot the caliper on its mounting bracket to access the brake pads. If the upper lock bolt requires lubrication or service, remove it and suspend the caliper with mechanic's wire. 7. Remove the brake pads, M-spring and if equipped, shims and guides. 8. Inspect the brake rotor. Resurface or replace if needed. To install: 9. Apply an appropriate brake pad grease between the shims and brake pads. 10. Pivot the caliper on its mounting bracket and position the brake pads, shims, spring and guides to the brake rotor. 11. Lubricate and install the caliper bolt(s). Tighten the bolt(s) to 33-43 ft. lbs. (45-59 Nm). 12. Turn the adjustment gear clockwise with an Allen wrench until the brake pads just touch the rotor, then loosen the gear 1/3 of a turn. Install the screw plug and tighten to 9-12 ft. lbs. (12-16 Nm). 13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. 14. Lower the vehicle. 15. Pump the brake pedal several times prior to moving the vehicle to position the brake pads. 16. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir and fill if needed. 17. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation.