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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE PADTESTING AND INSPECTION
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Testing and Inspection
Brake System Inspection
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Material(s)
Brake Pads
NOTE: It is not required to install new brake pads when the brake discs are machined.
1. Inspect the brake pad friction material for contamination.
- If the friction material shows evidence of contamination, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.
2. Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material. REFER to General Specifications .
- Minor surface cracks do not require pad replacement, however, if there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.
- If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.
- If the friction material shows taper wear that is not within specifications, install new brake pads and verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly. REFER to Brake System Inspection.
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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.