2013-2020 Ford Fusion Rear Brake Job! READ DESCRIPTION FIRST!

Place vehicle in brake maintenance mode FIRST!
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----------------- **Vehicle can be placed in service mode first**
Quick Video on how to replace the rear brake pads on the 1st Generation Ford fusion! Very easy and quick job. There are other steps I could have taken such as replacing the rotors as well but I was instructed not to as this car was being sold the next day. I will have a video on how to replace the rear brakes coming up in a couple days as well!
Link to Front Brake pad install:
• 2013-2020 Ford Fusion ...
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[@mjb12141963]

If you have electronic rear emergency brakes on a 2016 ford fusion you are not going to be able to just screw the caliper piston in all the way. You must put the car into "emergency brake maintenance mode" to do this watch this video. 2016 Ford Fusion rear brakes with EPB. This guy saved my butt.

[@Dr_Infantry]

Many people don't know, ford implemented a brake maintenance mode for the rear brakes, theres no need for that tool or any tool, KZbin how to turn it on, and the piston can be pushed down with your thumbs, makes life incredibly easy!

[@MontyChimera]

You rock, thanks!

[@shalisayoung9354]

Make a vid

[@e36breezy04]

Thank you so much for sharing made it way easier

[@adamgoodman8550]

You’re joking…I just wasted so much time doing it manually😑

[@crs1474]

I did the service mode but all it did was apply the parking brakes and prevented the calipers from being removed. The service mode warning was showing which meant it was activated, the service mode.

[@Gypsy2057]

*** STOP *** If you have electronic parking brakes you must put the car into Brake Service Mode before taking off the pads. For Example, Once in Service mode on a 2017 Fusion Energi the rear calipers will squeeze back in. Otherwise this is great instructional video. .

[@WheresWaldo05]

*the pads will recess back into the caliper housing. Disengaging pads from rotor.

[@cryptomomentz]

too bad i didnt read this before. i fucked up my brakes doing it with the tool

[@patrickbrooks1567]

You're my hero. Thanks for adding this comment.

[@sstevieb1]

Tools needed; Lug wrench (19mm) T45 Torx bit and ratchet, Brake cube tool ($12.99 at Advance auto), flat tip screw driver /prybar. 1st side took me an hour including second run to the auto store for caliper tool. Second side was literally 5 minutes! thanks!

[@larryclark9380]

Useful video. Bought disc tool for $13. Didn’t need it. Learned from comments to use Ford Service Mode. That put the electric parking brake in a state where a gentle squeeze with a c-clamp easily compressed the caliper plunger. First side took 3 hours. Second side 10 minutes.

[@user-tz5kd7fc2d]

So do you put press the emergency brake button inside the car

[@larryclark9380]

@@user-tz5kd7fc2d Yes. Look up: “How to put Ford Fusion Electronic Park Brake into Service Mode (2013-2018)” on You Tube.

[@stephenkane7499]

Thank you! One of the easiest brake pad changes I've ever done. 2019 Ford Fusion SE.

[@jamescundiff3264]

I was having a hell of a time pushing the piston back onto the caliper until I watched your video. Thanks a lot. I went to advanced auto parts and borrowed their piston tool and spun the piston in

[@dreh44]

Same here lol

[@Massachusettsmorons]

How the hell you supposed to go get the tool when you don’t have a car!!!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Lyft, Uber, parents, friends, just to name a few...

[@ktm-ns6we]

@@Massachusettsmorons you're a complete Nut-job

[@user-rz5kf5fy2b]

On a 2013 Fusion the rear caliper has a 7mm Hex Bit not a Torx bit . This video should be taken down because theres no mention of Parking brake maintenance mode at the beginning and if you dont do that first then you can damage the caliper

[@user-di6pq6ir8t]

Thank you for the video. It worked great. I am a do it yourselfer and maintenance technician by trade. The only thing that I found to be messing in your video. Was to let people know you have to turn the piston counter clockwise. Because I found you could not turn it clockwise. Thank you for your video. Very much appreciated.😊

[@SubaruJeff444]

thank you , nice reminder about placement of the caliper piston and the notchs

[@luisgarza6961]

Just want to drop a comment, first time changing my break pads and I can’t thank you enough for this helpful video and step by step process. Look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@PaulWilliamsCallPaul]

This was the second easiest brake job I've ever done (2005 Acura TL was #1). Great video, thanks for doing this for us!

[@aved9067]

Make sure to put it in brake maintenance mode before taking off the wheels and always remember to lube those “caliper guides”, That’s the main reason the brakes go out so fast

[@WheresWaldo05]

The main reason brake pads wear out fast is due to buying aftermarket brake pads that wear out at best 50% of the stock/oem brake pads life capacity. Also if the rotors have defects in them. And lastly the caliper cylinders sticking so the pads are always or partially engaged.

[@meandmythoughts6220]

Thank you. I don't know if this guy realizes that these brakes compress like the front if you do that.

[@misunderstoodtruth1253]

Thank you so much Brown for making this nice quick and simple you save me about 300 bucks

[@steve8785]

Thank you. Very well done video. Some people skip steps, or don't show detail, causing a viewer to be confused.

[@kanicusick7659]

Ty soo much for video! I just changed rotor and pads on my own! Girl power...of course with video help! 🛠

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

I'm jealous and envious..😁

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

do you need to lubercate the back of the pad

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

No

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair bout to get it done..wush me luck....7-1-2020

[@stevenlindsey1359]

NNIICCEE

[@XxFOUSTxX]

Man this video saved me hundreds thank you soooo much for your time that went into making this

[@johnkeller574]

First off THANKS! Just wanted to add that the prius brakes have more extensive replacement issues, probably because of the energy regen. So didn't attempt it. Definitely will do this

[@rickwitt5735]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It made replacing the brakes on my 2014 Ford Fusion so much easier.

[@MichaelStDenis63]

Thank you so much, no way would have I just figured this out by trial and error! At least on a 2014 Fusion, you can turn the caliper back in, but it does not go all the way back by turning, you do still need to use a C-clamp or other tools to compress it in the last half inch or so.

[@sujankoju5408]

you need to put the vehicle in brake service mode before you start, that's why you are having problem.

[@MichaelStDenis63]

@@sujankoju5408 How do you do that?

[@MichaelStDenis63]

Found it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qYXmqZa76la7s

[@j.4184]

Thank you for the video...There is also another vid that shows how to put the car in service mode so you can still push in those rear calipers in without that tool..I've tried it and you can hear the rears disengage.Search how to put rear calipers with EBS in service mode

[@ericdelabruere462]

I followed your instructions, and it was well done. Problem is, you did not tell us to place the E-brake in maintenance mode. Now I am having all sorts of problems. Car is constantly alarming that the e-brake needs to be serviced. I'm hoping not to have to spend $1000 to replace the electric e-brake motors. Please add this to the beginning of your video.

[@BlisterBang]

We have a 2018 Fusion and the caliper bolts are driven with a 7mm hex socket. Are you certain yours are T-45? They're both hex, but if you use a Torx on a hex head you might end up rounded it out since there's less contact area.

[@maximedubois8721]

I personally put some silicone grease on pins and on pads edges where it slides.

[@HondaGoldwingGL1800]

I had to have some work done on my 2015 Ford Fusion and was told my rear brakes had about 3mm left on them. They said that they would repair it for $475.00 but I told them I would wait a little while. I feel confident after watching your video to do it myself, but I want to change out the rotors as the originals are a little warped. My question is, what is that tool you had to screw the piston back in and where can I get one. The shop also said the car had to be put in a service brake mode...is this true and if so, how is this done without a computer? Thanks for any answers.

[@thisohiohouse7320]

Extremely helpful. Thanks for making this video, it saved me time and money!

[@canaangary7805]

best video on this yet

[@es4848]

Great video. I understand brakes more now.

[@Tokyo_Tru]

ITS A 7MM HEX BOLT, NOT A T45. I GOT THE SOCKET STUCK IN THE BOLT AND HAD TO WORK LIKE HELL TO GET IT OUT

[@ramram981]

**warning** video does not include info for electronic brakes. Otherwise it's a good video. I got myself into a lot of trouble by not putting my car in service mode.

[@guitarplayer62785]

How do you put it in service mode with a push start button?

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

@@guitarplayer62785 ....you may need an external scanner that plugs into the obd port....I'm doing my daughter's fusion now...you need a scanner in the abs system to retract the parking brake caliper...then use it to close it properly....fyi....her model does not have it on the settings in the steering wheel on the car dash screen

[@manueldavila5846]

How you fix it same happened to me

[@lupindeweir]

Just an OBTW it's a lot easier using a pair of chanel locks on the piston, just make sure not to mess up the rubber dust sleeve. Using a pair of needle nose pliers is for the birds!

[@mikeyo1990]

If u put it in service mode you can literally push the piston in with your thumb

[@kevinalzate9177]

What do you mean

[@peteremery5684]

@@kevinalzate9177 See youtube video on setting EPB in maintenance mode kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYnZiomsbZyNabs

[@kevinalzate9177]

Peter Emery thank you very much !!!

[@diannegowland8016]

@@peteremery5684 Does using service mode method mean you don't need the special caliper tool?

[@peteremery5684]

@@diannegowland8016 Exactly. You don't need any special tools for this job.

[@fishnhomeylod462]

Good video, clear and concise. Thanks.

[@scottbailey6960]

If you have a skilsaw you have the perfect tool to screw in the caliper.

[@BigGilbert21]

Thank you for this video especially the Spring part you made it look so easy I was struggling with a Flathead screw driver To get it on towards the end.

[@Zachary-nk9jz]

Bingo !!!! Was looking where the sping brake pad went !

[@slowcobra9263]

No grease on the slide pins?

[@dayrodriguez4616]

I have a piston tool but I’m still struggling to put it back in

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Thanks for the video. I am so POed at FORD, I have been doing my own brake jobs on my FORDS for 48 years, I compress the right rear caliper, the old school way, on my 2016 FORD FUSION TITANIUM, with a C-Clamp & had to buy a rebuilt caliper for $115. Henry Ford believed in keeping things simple, so anyone could fix their Ford themselves. I will never buy another new FORD.

[@WheresWaldo05]

Sucks that you are inept mechanically. You should probably stop workimg on everything in life if you cant do your due diligence on stuff before working on said things. #survivalofthefittest

[@thomassnell367]

I might be wrong but that rotor looks like it needs to be turned, looks a little grooved to me.

[@johnanderson1149]

Clockwise or counter clockwise when turning piston it? Thanks

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Clockwise

[@NA94753]

You do not want to screw in the rear caliper piston on a ford car, ford says do not screw in caliper piston. On a Ford with an electric parking brake per Ford you need to place car in brake maintenance mode, a very simple process no special equipment required. Once you do that the rear caliper piston is easily compressed even by hand or with screwdriver or small pry bar. If you’re going to make a how to video you should at least look at the ford service manual for the car. Lot’s of KZbin videos showing how to put you electric parking brake car into brake maintenance mode.

[@cskye6529]

That cube tool didn't fit for me at all as it was too small. I borrowed the rear brake caliper tool kit from Autozone and did the job right.

[@alonsomendoza424]

Same for me. I am not sure I lined up the spot for the pad notch

[@cskye6529]

@@alonsomendoza424 For some reason putting it in maintenance mode didn't work either. Perhaps I didn't do it right. The free borrow program from Autozone for the special tools works well as long as some fool hasn't destroyed the tool. Anyway, got the best pads I could on sale/clearance from Rockauto and the whole job was $24 including brake grease. With the new pads there is no brake dust, makes cleaning the wheels better and it still stops hard as ever.

[@timbaxley7285]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@John93rex]

Can u make a video about electronic parking brake service, hoe to fix the continuous blinking EPB malfunction on ford fusion 2013 se hybrid.

[@kezug]

Should we be putting grease where the pad ears sit in the bracket and on back of pad?

[@rudynegrete5658]

but what about when you screw caliper piston back and stops without piston going all the way in? do I need to deactivate emergency brake?

[@antoniosmith1079]

I love the video; how far back should i turn the piston, or will there be tension when it's acceptably retracted?

[@richardmiller7244]

Thank you. I would have tried to squeeze in the calipers and ruined them. Thanks again

[@lil_weltthomas7118]

It’s also a torque 7mm it will fit

[@GFK602]

I have the tool used in video, but it would not compress the piston enough to put the new pads in. I HAD to put my 2016 Fusion Titanium in maintenance mode to compress the piston completely. Once in maintenance mode you do not need to screw in the piston. It compresses with whatever method you like to use with front brakes.

[@carlosantoinereyes]

ok good man. here you got your like. lol. your video really helps me, literally.👍

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Awesome and detail oriented

[@erikculbreathsr1658]

….so I tried this just as you laid out. The piston went in about 6 turns hen stopped. This let me about a 1/4 inch short on clearance for the new pads. I checked with a couple of mechanics, and they both said you MUST put the vehicle in "brake service mode" prior to retracting the piston or you will run into the very problem I did. How did you avoid this?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Erik Culbreath Sr Honestly not sure. Mine went in completely.

[@tiffanymartin2919]

agree Erik ran into same problem. had to watch another video to find out How to put it into maintenance mode. this video leaves out key information. thumbs down

[@alrifainidal]

you are right. he has to put the vehicle in brake service mode before the work

[@gotvolume9083]

Totally forgot to mention about the brake maintenance mode make sure you do that before doing rear brakes or you will mess up the caliper💯

[@elyndiaye6509]

Nice work that’s exactly how to do it

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@elyndiaye6509]

You’re welcome body marry Christmas

[@Crows84]

Thanks for the video! Saved me some money even though it was a pain in the ass the first time. Lol.

[@frankwall9412]

Hi there, great video, when you turn the piston in until you feel resistance and the notches aren't aligned properly is it OK to turn it back until they are aligned??

[@daytheninja]

I know this is an older video, but would you need to put the car in service mode to work on the back breaks? To avoid any issue with the e-brake system?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Yes

[@daytheninja]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Much appreciated, man! Love the vids, you get a sub from me!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Thanks

[@hankmeeks8362]

Hey Nice job.....do you have to put the car in maintenance mode and open the Master cylinder?

[@firepit1x]

Maybe someone has already said this but the newer models, like my 2017, has a rear service mode..... the cars computer will pull that in for you. Just like this video search it on KZbin for the steps

[@rolandomartinezjr8696]

Thanks

[@johnrees44..G4EIJ]

Hi there..Thank you for this excellent video...however, the brake deactivation technique does not appear to work on a UK 2litre diesel ☹️...

[@paulfonseca6371]

Hello I liked the video although I had a problem turning back the piston on the drivers side. The piston just stopped turning and would retract by force and you said it could be damaged that way so I googled a method to put 12volts on the motor and it spun out and I was able to turn it in but it with in in the reverse of how it was retracting prior to it stopping? Any concerns?

[@normcarguy4571]

thanks

[@tomstevenson6953]

Did you have to put the vehicle in service mode??? to push the rear piston back in.

[@jstutz101]

Anyone else’s Fusion seem to burn through rear pads quicker then the fronts? I’ve got 98000 miles on my fusion, original fronts and now replacing second set of rears...odd

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Can’t be doing e brake turns wherever you go dawg.

[@larryclark9380]

My wife’s 2016 same way. Rears wore out before fronts.

[@DaljeetSingh-sk4ec]

Thx very helpful video .

[@johnlove3359]

Great video, you get right to it. Some video's want to talk, talk, talk about nothing and don't get to the job at hand!

[@justinperry3791]

So how exactly are u sure that know on the back pad lined up with that notch on the piston? I sure didn't see u check

[@montjernigan4904]

I couldn't get my piston in and it ended up coming out.. in a hurry I just put everything else back on and then my brake fluid ran low and I have the malfunction light on now.. is it possible to just replace the caliper or would it be stuck on the rotor?..

[@zzman5306]

No grease on slide pins or back of pads

[@daboys66]

Best detailed video with caliper tool to use !! 🙌🏼

[@romaliscrawford9978]

I can’t get the screws unloose even with the tight tool it’s like it’s locked up

[@toltec13]

I don't understand why the rear piston needs to be rotated back in the caliper. Then you drive a car and apply the brakes, the piston moves outward , pushing the brake pad on the disc. I've always gently pressed in the piston using the old brake pad and a C-clamp.

[@ronaldbriceno5353]

No se observa el momento en que decojes el caliper .si giras ala derecha o izquierda . es importante ver el uso de esa herramienta. saludos de Venezuela

[@ParkerBlank]

By the way, if you take the caliper off and then try to put it into maintenance mode, you’ll destroy the caliper. PUT THE CAR IN MAINTENANCE MODE BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE. YOU WILL DESTROY IT

[@workoutwitharu]

Thanks for the awesome video tutorial. A bit confused whether or not I’ll need the tools for front and back caliper? I have Ford Fusion 2013 S… not a hybrid one. Any ideas are welcome! 💜

[@BlcokedAccount]

You won't need the wind back tool that looks like a cube. You will need something to push the caliper pistons back, a C-Clamp pushing on the old brake pads works fine, use slow, even pressure and be sure both pistons are moving equally.

[@harveymiller4016]

Where did you find the tool? The one I got was too small

[@livaiclement2957]

Which way you're turning it back in?

[@kezug]

Why did you not add any grease where the brakes sit in the caliper bracket?

[@chuckram2188]

Thank You!

[@Revelacion320]

Thx for sharing

[@azb6574]

I followed the same steps but my brakes are not building pressure. Any idea why?

[@juanrazo6846]

Hey guy great video but you didn't turn roters or lube the pins

[@tonymorena3855]

I had always made the brake fluid reservoir cover loose before compressing the piston. Should I leave it tight?

[@JoseHernandez-lm3hs]

Best explanation Thanks brother

[@CarGuyStuff904]

Everyone saying this video saved them time and money forgot to mention the money they spent on new electric motors they broke from not putting it in maintenance mode 🤣

[@sharks3435]

If I needed to replace the rear rotor, what size socket/ torx etc. would I need to remove the brake pad bracket? Great video, thank you!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Honestly not sure of the exact size. It may not be a torx but rather a normal hex head bolt. If it’s like any fords of the past it is most likely a 15mm bolt

[@sharks3435]

Thank you!

[@jamespha9896]

thank you

[@jorgegutierrez579]

Just did my brakes thanks

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Jorge Gutierrez of course! Glad this helped!

[@deionsblackdaddyyoutube1335]

What is that square notch thing called ?

[@ot7694]

Dont you have to put the vehicle in parking brake maintenance mode in order to replace pads on 2013-2018 fusions. They say the piston can just be pushed in when the that service mode or lined up if you have to for the pin hole

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Oscar Tapia I did not put the car in service mode.

[@DanMcCoy]

We realize you didnt but the service manual tells you to. imgur.com/a/MCZJKnj

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Dan McCoy I have done many rear brake jobs on this same car. Never put them in any service mode. If you have read that it’s required then by all means go for it. This video is not the Bible. It will give people an overall idea as to what they are in for. I will check the link. However this method has worked a minimum 20 times so far without an issue.

[@frozenbanana4842]

Is this necessary only when changing the rear pads what about the front too?

[@troyanson9168]

So I could only get the piston to go back in 6 or 8 turns , leaves me 1/4 inch short of getting new pads on. Any help.

[@davecopeland1135]

Did you find any solution? I am running into the same problem.

[@johnhutchison9782]

I'm curious, does disconnecting the EPB plug make it so you do not have to put the vehicle into maintenance mode as it would no longer be electronically connected to the wiring system? Thanks. Peace, John

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

John Hutchison Hi John. Actually as you will have noticed in the film, I did not put the car in maintenance mode. I simply used the tool mentioned (the brake cube tool) to spin the piston back into the caliper. I did NOT have the brake in the on position. I have it turned OFF in this video.

[@johnhutchison9782]

At 0:57 the EPB did get disconnected, correct? Or did you just move the wires out of your way? Several other videos make it seem like the maintenance mode needs to happen or all hell could "brake" loose (pun intended) It would seem that if the EPB wiring was unplugged, there would be no chance of it engaging during the pad/rotor change process. Thanks! Peace, John

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

John Hutchison sorry for the delayed response. At 0:57 I did just move the wire to the side as I stated. I did not disconnect the wire.

[@thuantq91]

Hi! May I know what is the brand of the cube piston tool you used to push the caliper back, please? I saw few of them on online market but not sure which one would fit Ford Fusion. Thanks in advance!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Thuan Tran The company is called Lisle. The p/n: 28600

[@thuantq91]

​@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thanks a lot, for your reply and your helpful video as well !

[@stevenlindsey1359]

You didn’t replace the E BRAKE CLIP ? In the video anyway 👍🏿 VERY HELPFUL VIDEO I WILL SUBSCRIBE 🙏🏿

[@googleusergp]

I do not believe that's the correct procedure. You need to put the vehicle is in "Maintenance Mode" and it will allow the pistons to be pushed in (not screwed in). At least that's what Ford's procedure says. When you're done, you take the vehicle out of maintenance mode and the parking brake will work normally.

[@armandolopez-lj7xz]

WOW easy explication thanks