2008 Ford Edge SE

2008 BRAKES Front Disc Brake - Edge & MKX

2008 BRAKES

Front Disc Brake - Edge & MKX

SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification Fill Capacity
High Performance DOT 3 Motor
WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-
Vehicle Brake Fluid 803-821 ml (1.70-1.74 pt)
A1
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)
High Temperature Nickel Anti-
Seize Lubricant ESE-M12A4-A -
XL-2 (US); CXG-2-B (Canada)
Metal Brake Parts Cleaner
PM-4-A or PM-4-B (US); CPM-4 - -
(Canada)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
Brake disc minimum thickness 26 mm (1.023 in)
Brake pad maximum taper wear (in any direction) 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Brake pad minimum thickness 3.0 mm (0.118 in)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Bleeder screw 8 - 71
Brake caliper anchor plate bolts 133 98 -
Brake caliper flow bolt 25 18 -
Brake caliper guide pin bolts 88 65 -
Brake flexible hose bracket bolt 20 15 -
Brake tube fitting 17 13 -

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

FRONT DISC BRAKE

The front brake disc system consists of the following components:

 Brake caliper anchor plate

 Brake caliper
 Brake disc
 Brake disc shield
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 Brake flexible hose

When mechanical force is applied by the driver to the brake pedal, the force is converted into hydraulic pressure
by the master cylinder. The hydraulic force is directed to the disc brake calipers and transferred to the brake
pads. The brake pads are then forced against the brake friction surfaces by the brake caliper pistons. The friction
of the brake pads on the brake disc causes the slowing of wheel rotation and the vehicle.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
FRONT DISC BRAKE

Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

BRAKE PADS

Material
Item Specification
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Brake Pads With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Item Part Number Description

Stainless steel shim (2 required) (part of
1 -
2001)
2 2001 Brake pad (2 required)
Brake pad slide (4 required) (part of
3 -
2001)
4 2B120 RH/ 2B121 LH Brake caliper
5 2C150 Brake caliper guide pin bolt (2 required)

REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's
specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been
previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system
contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal
injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY

MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on
Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information,
consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce
the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in uneven braking and serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is
spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
 If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is 1/2 full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

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

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or
damage to the hose can occur.

3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
 Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

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4. Remove the brake pads, brake pad shims and stainless steel shims.
 Inspect the brake pads and shims for wear or contamination.

5. Remove the brake pad slides.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper
piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may
occur.

CAUTION: Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage
to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.

1. If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake, compress the disc brake caliper
pistons into the caliper.

Fig. 2: Compressing Brake Caliper Pistons Into Caliper

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Install the brake pad slides.

3. Apply a thin coating of the supplied grease to the shims and the shim contact area of the brake pads.
4. Install the stainless steel shims to the brake pads.

NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper
guide pin bolt.

5. Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
 Tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

6. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
 Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.

BRAKE CALIPER

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Material
Item Specification
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)

Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Brake Caliper With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 2B120 RH/ 2B121 LH Brake caliper
2 2C150 Brake caliper guide bolt (2 required)
3 2078 RH/ 2B557 LH Front brake hose
4 W711784 Copper washers (2 required)
5 2M085 Brake caliper flow bolt

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's
specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been
previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system
contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal
injury.

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WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY

MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on
Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information,
consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is
spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and position the hose aside.
 Discard the 2 copper washers.

 To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

 Install new copper washers.

NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper
guide pin bolt.

3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.

 To install, tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

4. Remove the brake caliper.

NOTE: During installation, make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL
INFORMATION article.

BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATE

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Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Brake Caliper Anchor Plate With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 2B120 RH/ 2B121 LH Brake caliper
2 2C150 Brake caliper guide pin bolt (2 required)
Brake pad slide (4 required) (part of
3 -
2001)
4 2001 Brake pad (2 required)
Brake caliper anchor plate bolt (2
5 2248
required)
6 2B292 RH/ 2B293 LH Brake caliper anchor plate

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
 If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is 1/2 full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

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

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or
damage to the hose can occur.
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3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
 Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

 To install, tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

4. Remove the brake pads, brake pad shims and stainless steel shims.
5. Remove the brake pad slides.
6. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the anchor plate.
 To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.

BRAKE DISC

Material
Item Specification
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
ESE-M12A4-A
XL-2 (US); CXG-2-B (Canada)
Metal Brake Parts Cleaner
-
PM-4-A or PM-4-B (US); CPM-4 (Canada)

Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Brake Disc With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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Item Part Number Description

1 - Brake caliper and anchor plate assembly
2 1032 Brake disc
Brake caliper anchor plate bolts (2
3 2248
required)

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

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

2. Remove the brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly
aside.
 Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

3. Remove the brake disc.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean and dry the brake disc-to-wheel hub mounting surface and apply a thin coat of anti-seize where
indicated.

Fig. 6: Locating Brake Disc Screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the brake disc is clean and free of any foreign material.

2. Install the brake disc.

3. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
 Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

4. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
 Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.

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BRAKE DISC SHIELD

Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Brake Disc Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 2K005 LH/ 2K004 RH Brake disc shield
2 3K186 LH/ 3K185 RH Wheel knuckle

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION
article.
2. Index-mark the brake disc shield to the wheel knuckle, then align the new brake disc shield to the existing
shield and transfer the index mark.

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Fig. 8: Locating Index-Mark On Brake Disc Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Cut the brake disc shield and remove it from the wheel knuckle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the brake disc shield onto the wheel knuckle.

2. Align the index marks and install the brake disc shield onto the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION
article.

BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE

Material
Item Specification
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)

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Fig. 9: Identifying Brake Flexible Hose With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 2K573 Brake caliper flow bolt
2 W711784 Copper washers (2 required)
Brake tube fitting (part of 2263 RH/2264
3 -
LH)
4 2B223 Brake flexible hose retaining clip
5 W708004 Brake flexible hose bracket bolt
6 2078 Brake flexible hose

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's
specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been
previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system
contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal
injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY

MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on
Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information,
consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure

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to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is
spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
 To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

 Install new copper washers.

2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
 To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

3. Remove the brake flexible hose retaining clip.

4. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt and the brake flexible hose.
 To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL
INFORMATION article.

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