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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FLEX AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE ROTOR/DISCSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR DISC BRAKEBRAKE DISC
2012 Ford Flex AWD V6-3.5L
Brake Disc
2012 Ford Flex AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Brake Disc
Brake Disc
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
3. Remove and discard the brake disc screw.
4. Thread a M10 bolt into the brake disc removal hole and tighten to press the disc off the hub.
Installation
1. Clean any rust or foreign material from brake disc and wheel hub.
- Use specified brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub mating surfaces.
2. Apply a thin coat of specified anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange.
3. Install the brake disc.
4. Install a new brake disc screw.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
5. Position the brake caliper and brake caliper anchor plate assembly and install 2 new bolts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
6. Install the wheel and tire.
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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.