2020 ST BRAKES

[jrgoffin]

Read. The. Service. Manual.

 

[Silver spruce ST]

I would suggest taking it in. But make sure that your dealer has a good service department or you could use a good certified ASE shop.

I sent a text to my service rep at United Ford and they will do
the job on Monday. I rather pay with $$ than pay with my life or other. Thank you all for you advises....

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I sent a text to my service rep at United Ford and they will do t1
he job on Monday. I rather pay with $$ than pay with my life or other. Thank you all for you advises....

You’re welcome! That’s what we’re all here for.


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[roycereal]

Yo, those service manuals are gold. Always best to follow the official procedure, even if it seems like a hassle. Better safe than sorry with brakes, right?

 

[LuxST]

That is incorrect. You put the car into Brake Service Mode and it automatically retracts the rear calipers then when you take it out of that mode it correctly sets the pad gap for the new pads. You don’t unhook the battery and you don’t use any tools to retract anything.

So by putting in service mode, I will not need a tool or anything to push in the pistons? I am doing pads for front and rear.

 

[cheetoduster]

So by putting in service mode, I will not need a tool or anything to push in the pistons? I am doing pads for front and rear.

Service mode releases the parking brake. You'll still need to press the caliper pistons back into the caliper to make room for new pads. Whether you need a tool for this, that's up to you. I've always been able to use the old brake pad and squeeze with my hands. A big C clamp is also the default tool for many folks.

 

[UNBROKEN]

So by putting in service mode, I will not need a tool or anything to push in the pistons? I am doing pads for front and rear.

You’ll need to compress the pistons on the front only. The rear will automatically retract when you put it into service mode.

 

[DaHuntah]

You may already know this but make sure you open the bleeder valve to release the pressure when you press the piston in. Don't force the fluid back through the system or you risk damaging the ABS unit.