Ford Fusion: Rear Disc Brake / Brake Disc. Removal and Installation

Materials

Removal

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

1.   WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Deactivate the electronic parking brake system prior to servicing or removing rear brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Activate the EPB service mode.
   Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
   

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

1. Remove the bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside. Discard the bolts.
   Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

1. Remove the brake disc.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Clean the brake disc-to-wheel hub mating surfaces.
   Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Installation

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Deactivate the EPB service mode.
   Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
   

1. Apply the brake pedal several times to verify correct brake system operation.