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I'm getting ready to replace pads and rotors on 2015 Titanium Energi and looking for the following info.  I've done brakes before and it's been easy to find specs.  Not for this car.

 

1. Do the caliper pistons, rotate in or get push straight back?  I've seen conflicting info.  

2. Does anyone have the torque specs for caliper bolts and caliper mounting bracket bolts?

 

Thanks

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Hello, I'm not a mechanic, just a DIY guy.  I hope this info helps, it's from the 2013-14 Workshop Manual, but I was told it is the same for 2015, 2016 as I have a 2016 Fusion Energi Titanium.

 

1. Caliper pistons can be compressed/pushed back as the manual shows using a large C-clamp to compress the piston.  (See 1st image), but you should remove the cap on the brake fluid reserve under the hood before compressing.

https://imgur.com/a/rSvNVY7

 

2.  I believe this is the answer to your second question regarding torque specs.  For the bolts/screws

      a.  The torque for the T-45/7 mil alan  screws for the Caliper glide pins is 22 ft-lb.  Remove the plastic black caps first.  (See 2nd image)

https://imgur.com/a/HnAIgvf

     b.   If you are replacing the rotor or otherwise removing the caliper bracket, the torque on the caliper bracket bolts is 111 ft-lb.  (See 3rd image)

https://imgur.com/a/LwbkPHY

 

Again, I am not a mechanic, please consult a certified mechanic or do repairs at your own risk.  No warranties express or implied as this is given for informational purposes only.

 

Best of luck on your repair!

 

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Also, as a reminder:  when replacing the Rear brake pads, if you have an Electronic Park Brake, you must put the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) in maintenance mode before replacing the brake pads.

 

After you have completed your brake pad replacement, take the EPB out of maintenance mode before test driving your vehicle.

 

From the manual:

"NOTE: Carry out the following service mode activation procedure to deactivate the EPB system

1. Set the ignition to ON.
2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch to the RELEASE (downward) position.
Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and EPB .
3. Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator
pedal and the EPB switch.

NOTE: The EPB system will be deactivated, preventing parking brake application
until service has been completed and service (maintenance) mode has
been deactivated. The yellow EPB indicator will be illuminated and
Maintenance Mode will display on the message center.

4.

NOTE: When replacing rear brake pads in service (maintenance) mode, the brake
caliper piston must be compressed into the caliper housing. The brake
caliper piston does not have to be rotated while compressing the piston.

Set the ignition to OFF then release the accelerator pedal and EPB switch."

 

To re-activate, do the same procedure as above, only this time you pull the EPB switch to the On or Apply (upward) position.

 

Good luck with your repairs.

 

 

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