Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Rear
Brake Pads
Removal and Installation
1. Using a clear suction device, remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
2. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. 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.
4. Remove the anchor housing spring.
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Squeeze at the center of the spring until it unlatches from the brake caliper at both ends.
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Rotate the spring, then remove it from the caliper housing.
5. Remove the caps and brake caliper bolts.
6. 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 carrying out this procedure.
Remove the caliper and the brake pads.
