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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1946 (FRONT DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRONT BRAKE PADSINSTALLATION

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Front Brake Pads: Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using specified brake parts cleaner, clean, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply a light coat of specified lubricant to the 4 brake pad contact points on the anchor plate.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pad Contact Points
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.

Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTE: The 2-tabbed end of the brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed first.

Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring using the following procedure:
1. Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
2. Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pad Anti-Rattle Spring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the brake pad anti-rattle spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
Position the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring onto the anchor plate.
Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the brake pad anti-rattle spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.

NOTE: The latch MUST be positioned as shown in illustration or damage to component may occur.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.