New Brake pads for my 2004 LS

Just started hearing that dreaded "scrub", so I bought a set of ceramic pads for front and rear.I have never had a problem changing brakes on any vehicle that I had, but usually, I was able to use a haynes or chiltons manual. Haven't been able to find one for my LS. Are there any hints or tips on brake pad change for this car? Is the change pretty straight forward and simular to other vehicles?Thanks for the kelp. BTW I have changed the brake pads on Ford F-150, Thunderbird, Mustang, and Expedition. Hope these are no more complex.

I would think you would not have any problems, having done all the other Fords.

I have no experience on the LS. I've done the brakes on Mercury, Continentals and Marks, of course.

It's soooo simple we don't get instructions; we only get this kind of picture:

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"FRONT DISC BRAKES

Remove parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.




Item Part Number Description
1 - Bolts (Part of 2N386)
2 - 2N386 Guide pin/boot
3 - 2B120 Brake caliper assembly
*Removal Note
*Installation Note
4 - 2001 Brake pads
*Removal Note
5 - 2L200 Slippers
6 - N808237-S101 Bolts
7 - 2B292 Brake caliper support bracket
8 - 1125 Brake disc
*Removal Note
*Installation Note
9 - W701950-S100 Rivets
10 - 2C208 Brake disc shield
*Removal Note

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 3: Brake Caliper Assembly Removal Note
Remove the caliper flow bolt and the 2 copper washers. Discard the copper washers.

Item 4: Brake Pads Removal Note
Compress the disc brake pistons.
Use a wood block or used brake pad to protect pistons and boots.

Item 8: Brake Disc Removal Note
If the brake disc will be reused, match-mark the hub and brake disc.
CAUTION: If it is necessary to machine the brake disc, only use a hub-mount brake lathe.
Measure the brake disc and resurface as necessary. Install a new brake disc if beyond specification.

Item 10: Brake Disc Shield Removal Note
CAUTION: Use a 5.5 mm (0.22 in) drill. Do not exceed past a 6.0 mm (0.24 in) drill.
Drill out the rivets.

Item 8: Brake Disc Installation Note
Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc and wheel hub.
Use a suitable brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.
Apply a suitable anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange.

Item 3: Brake Caliper Installation Note
Install new copper washers"

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Rear brakes are no harder.


If you care:
- minimum front rotor thickness = 28.0mm/1.10 inches
- minimum front thickness to attempt machining = 28.6mm/1.12 inches

- minimum rear rotor thickness = 18.5mm/.728 inches
- minimum rear thickness to attempt machining = 19.1mm/.752 inches

forgot to tell him that the calipers dont get compressed rather get wound back in.

Any car with rear discs that has the park brake lever on the caliper (as opposed to the types that have parking brake shoes inside the rotor "hat") requires rotating the piston back in.

Pardon me. I thought that went without saying.