ALLDATA Online - 2007 Ford Truck Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 - Brakes...

Page 1 of 4

DAN GRIMWOOD
Home | Account | Contact ALLDATA | Log Out | Help
DAN GRIMWOOD00002

Select Vehicle | New TSBs | Technician's Reference Component Search: OK

Conversion Calculator

2007 Ford Truck Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8

Vehicle Level Technical Service Bulletins All Technical Service Bulletins Brakes - Rear Brake Rattling
Noise Over Bumps

Brakes - Rear Brake Rattling Noise Over Bumps

TSB 09-22-13

11/16/09

REAR BRAKE RATTLE OVER BUMPS

FORD:
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer

MERCURY:
2007-2010 Mountaineer

This article supersedes TSB 7-24-6 to update the vehicle model years covered.

ISSUE
Some 2007-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles may
exhibit a rattle noise over bumps from the rear of the vehicle. The noise is due to
the rear brakes which do not incorporate an anti-rattle clip.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

To repair the rattle noise perform the following:

1. Remove the rear tires as per the Work Shop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle assembly per
WSM, Section 206-04.

http://alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V153345179~C43440~R0~OD~N/0/121547197/12546... 9/25/2010
ALLDATA Online - 2007 Ford Truck Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 - Brakes... Page 2 of 4

Zoom Sized for Print

3. Support the caliper to prevent damage to the brake line. (Figure 1)

4. Remove the outer and inner brake pad and discard pads.
5. Remove the brake pad slippers from the caliper rails and discard.
6. Clean the caliper rails with a wire brush.

Zoom Sized for Print

7. Place a thin bead of Motorcraft(R) Silicone Gasket and Sealant on center

section of the underside of the brake pad slippers. (Figure 2)

http://alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V153345179~C43440~R0~OD~N/0/121547197/12546... 9/25/2010
ALLDATA Online - 2007 Ford Truck Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 - Brakes... Page 3 of 4

Zoom Sized for Print

8. Install the brake pad slippers on to the caliper rails. The smaller brake pad
slipper is attached to the upper caliper rail. The larger brake pad slipper is
attached to the lower caliper rail with the anti rattle loop facing away from the
rotor. (Figure 3)

Zoom Sized for Print

9. Clean any excess Motorcraft(R) Silicone Gasket and Sealant off of the
slippers.
10. Remove the caliper pin sleeves and rubber boots.
11. Install new pin caliper boots.
12. Place caliper slide grease into the pin sleeve boots.
13. Install caliper slide pin into the rubber boots.
14. Clean any excess grease off of caliper.
15. Install inner and outer brake pads.
NOTE THE BRAKE PADS ARE LABELED L FOR LEFT SIDE AND R FOR RIGHT
SIDE ON THE STEEL BACKING PLATE.

16. Install brake caliper as per WSM, Section 206-04.

17. Repeat steps 2-16 on the other side.
18. Install the rear tires as per the WSM, Section 204-04.

http://alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V153345179~C43440~R0~OD~N/0/121547197/12546... 9/25/2010
ALLDATA Online - 2007 Ford Truck Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 - Brakes... Page 4 of 4

Zoom Sized for Print

Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited

Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB.
Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

092213A 2007-2010 Explorer, 0.8 Hr.

Mountaineer, Explorer
Sport Trac: Replace The
Rear Brake Pads Both
Sides Following The
Service Procedure (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING

CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2200 07

Zoom Sized for Print

Disclaimer

© 2010 ALLDATA LLC. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use

http://alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V153345179~C43440~R0~OD~N/0/121547197/12546... 9/25/2010