2002-2005 Ford Explorer Brake Pads - Front Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:0.9 hours

Torque Values (21 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
Bleeder Screw	17	13	—
⚠️ Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
Caliper Bolts	110	81	—
Caliper Bracket Bolts	127	94	Use thread locker
Caliper Bracket Bolts	127	94	Use thread locker
⚠️ Caliper Bracket Bolts	127	94	Use thread locker
⚠️ Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front	120	88	Threadlocker recommended \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front	120	88	Threadlocker recommended \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front	120	88	Threadlocker recommended \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Caliper Slide Bolts	42	31	Lubricate pins
Caliper Slide Bolts	42	31	Lubricate pins
Caliper Slide Bolts	42	31	Lubricate pins
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts	35	26	Apply silicone brake grease \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts	35	26	Apply silicone brake grease \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Caliper Slide Pin Bolts	35	26	Apply silicone brake grease \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for brake pads - front on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 21 torque specifications for brake pads - front on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.