Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Rear
Brake Pads
Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
2. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate. Install new pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the brake pads for wear or contamination. Install new pads if worn to or past specification.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the flexible brake hose.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel brake hose when performing this procedure.
Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the brake pads.
Remove the brake pads.
5. Retract the caliper piston into the rear disc brake caliper.
