Ford Fusion Rear Brake Pad Change (no special tools!)

[@anthonyrosas4116]

I watched about 20 videos today on changing the brakes, this one is honestly the best one I’ve came across. Every other video recommended specialty tools that’s why I clicked on this one cause it was titled no special tools needed. Very helpful

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thank you Anthony! I love being able to help people.

[@anthonyrosas4116]

@@MicahMartinDIY my fusion is a 2016, I’m trying to use a 3/4 socket to remove my lug nuts but no luck, any suggestions

[@anotherone3957]

@@anthonyrosas4116 18 or 19 mm. 3/4 is way too big. 11/16 is a little loose. But 18 mm fit just right.

[@erion2227]

​@@MicahMartinDIY it was awesome well done

[@gordonjacksonsr.538]

Thank you very much for this video Mr. Martin! I watched this video a few months ago, & still wasn't sure about changing the brakes myself. But a couple of days ago i watched your video again & decided that i would give it a shot, & to my surprise, it was just as simple & easy as you showed on your video. So again, thank you very much! GOD Bless you & your family! Stay safe! And if you're a dad, have a Happy and Blessed Father's Day!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thank you so much for the feedback Gordon! Glad I could help! Happy Father's Day to you as well!

[@gordonjacksonsr.538]

Thank you sir!

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

@@gordonjacksonsr.538 Give it a shot..if you dont you going to loose money if you pay the mechanics.. Mechanics are liars as well..seems like a easy job..im going to do it myself and im no mechanic..2🔧

[@gordonjacksonsr.538]

Thank you for your encouragement, but as i previously stated, i've already completed the job. GOD Bless you & your family! You all have a Blessed night! Stay safe!

[@simpleinstants]

Thank you for taking time to teach to us how to perform this operation in our Fusions!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@1dlb]

It's usually a good idea to pull out the slide pins / clean them up / re-grease and re-insert them. Takes no time at all .... great video btw !!!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Good idea Dennis! I'll be sure to do that next time.

[@outdoorlife8453]

@@MicahMartinDIY I agree with Dennis. My slide pins were bone dry not sure how my calipers were even moving. Also, I used to use a big C clamp like that but I found a 8 dollar tool piston compression tool that is so much easier and safer. I have the electric park brake too so using it instead of C clamp was my best option. Thanks for the video

[@MicahMartinDIY]

@@outdoorlife8453 Great tips Matt! Thank you!

[@kckrol85]

How much should you put on each? I see people put a good amount of grease on them

[@mrsgmrsr8791]

Which one are the "slide pins"? Thanks

[@MurnaKuaeaMSK]

Very detailed, thorough, comprehensive and excellent information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheRglynn]

You can just put the e brake in maintenance mode and it will decompress it self and then use a small c Clamp

[@JG-ss9xy]

Of course that’s the better way to do it

[@cskye6529]

NOO! Do not do that. I learned the hard way. I put it in maintenance mode and used one of those special caliper compressors and it wouldn't budge. Once I took it out of maintenance mode I was able to turn it. It didn't require extra compressing like he did here.

[@FunknMunky77]

I was getting ready say the exact same thing!

[@anotherone3957]

@@cskye6529 so you're saying maintenance mode didn't help

[@SwinginJohnson74]

I put it in maintenance mode and got a parking brake malfunction warning.

[@vikidin6969]

Put your car in service mode and you can push the caliper back in with your hand no problem. Also T45 trorx bit for the idler pins and put a little grease on them pins to so they can glide, great video too just a little bit more info to help out great job!!!!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks for the tips! I'm always learning as I go.

[@larrymoshier5170]

Great video. I couldn’t get my caliper to fit over the new pads either after turning in the caliper piston. I didn’t realize you could still compress it further like on the front brakes. Great informative video. Thanks.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad to help Larry!

[@justinAmckellar]

You can also put a Fusion in maintenance mode for that rear caliper piston. I like your style with the needle nose pliers. Won't break it that way. Just make sure the notches are Perpendicular. There's a KZbin video how to put the vehicle in maintenance mode it takes 10 seconds to activate.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks Remi! Good feedback.

[@justinAmckellar]

@@MicahMartinDIY Im no mechanic, but can do the basics, definitely learned a handful of things from your video Micah. Took me half hour to do both sides. Thanks for making this video Mister, have a good weekend

[@cale9987]

I put my breaks into maintenance mode, but forgot to put those notchs perpendicular to line up with the break pad. What is that for?

[@kckrol85]

If I put into maintenance Mode can I just push it in with a screwdriver against old pad or do I still need a clamp of some sort? I've found some people say in maintenance mode you can literally push it in but still not sure.

[@jacksmith2315]

@@cale9987 theres a tab on the pad that needs to line up with the notch on the piston

[@thepole19]

Thank you for being honest about using a C-clamp. Watched some other break job video out there and guy completely skipped over pushing in the piston. They just said use the cube special tool and screw it in.. one side i managed to just screw in and push onto the new pads.. the other side tho wasn't even close and that's when I found your video. Thanks again.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad I could help Peter! I know how much money it saves to DIY.

[@rick_price]

just did my wives 2017 fusion with the help of this video...only difference is when i put it in maintenance Mode all i had to do is use a large screwdriver and pry on the old pads to get the piston to go back...once i got it back 3/4 of the way i dropped a extension in front of the pads and used the screwdriver to pry the piston back the rest of the way

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Good to know Rick! Thanks!

[@shaneiveson517]

Mine has the electronic brakes dont have to do nothing but push it in once in maintenance mode

[@musicvibeswithsteve2783]

Thank you for this video. It’s the most informative Fusion rear brake video I’ve seen. 👍

[@11swampy]

Instead of a C clamp, after the piston is screwed in, you can put the old pads on the caliper, and pry between them to force the cylinder back in the rest of the way. Similar to prying it back in on the front, while the old pads are still on the car.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Nice tip Denis!

[@targetbuster2283]

Remove the master cylinder cap so it's easy to screw the calaper's in.

[@mijko79]

Thank you sir for your instructions, followed pretty much all the way. However, let me suggest the piston retraction after winding it up. Instead of cramping it and risk damaging the electro motor, just return the caliper with the old break pads and stick the screwdriver to exert pressure on the piston. Did it just like that and all worked flawlessly.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thank you, yes I am always learning new things. Cars are not what they used to be when I was younger!

[@jpsmith1984]

Excellent!!! Thanks for the demo! Nice work! Very well explained!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks JP! Glad I could help!

[@martynscott4398]

Great video , helped me do my Mondeo rear brake disc and pad renewal . To help I made a simple tool to turn the piston back into the calliper body as they were too stiff to use long nosed pliers. The tool was made from brass 3mm thick by 30mm wide. I filed the centre to form a recess leaving two prongs on the outside. Then I could apply more force and rotate the piston back. I used brass because it is easy to file but you could use aluminium or steel if that is more available. Thanks anyway for the details.

[@MrRaGGooK1llA]

if you wouldve put car in brake maintenance mode , you wouldn't even need that tool bro.. you could've just compressed it

[@juliandominguez7577]

Hi guy thanks for share your knowledge really I appreciated your time and you knowledge awesome

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks so much Julian!

[@troxeh3283]

Great video man, could you tell me where you put the jack and jack stands

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I'm sorry, I know longer have this vehicle.

[@aofdemons5391]

I know this is 4 years old but thank you!!! We tried doing it the old school way

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheHamadanners]

You can also use a torquex 45 instead of the Allen wrench. Put it in matience mode don't c clap that e brake caliper presses are like twenty bucks. You also should use brake grease and clamb shelling the caliper makes it much easier

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Good tips! Thanks!

[@DownRange02]

Torx & Allen/hex are NOT the same thing. Why do people keep saying this?

[@simonrogers2720]

I used a tool thats used on angle grinder to wind the piston in... worked well.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Nice!

[@liverenders]

Thanks! I wouldn't have ha d a clue what to do once it came down to the piston you screwed in with he pliers. Very helpful and descriptive tutorial. I have no doubts I can accomplish this on my car

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes!

[@susietritch815]

This was a life saver!!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thank you Susie!

[@brettmoorshead4515]

Thank you! I was stuck. The c clamp trick 100% worked! Thanks!

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

Thanks for the video....Now I don't have to go buy a stupid specialty tool I might use once or twice!!

[@isidroenriquez4851]

Thanks for the help 👍🏽

[@WimRietveldt]

Thank you for your clear video mr. Martin. I had another question. I have a Ford Mondeo (Fusion) MK5. My car has an electric handbrake. If I do not activate this handbrake and switch off the ignition, can I easily replace the brake pads and discs on the rear axle?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

You're welcome. I'm no expert, but you should be able to. Google "maintanance mode" for electronic hand brakes first though.

[@codymesser3734]

You should actually use a T40 hex bit for the bolts. An Allen wrench might grab also but you risk damaging the bolt or having the Allen wrench seize up and snap off in the bolt.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

The newer models may be T40. The 2014 is Allen.

[@mrsgmrsr8791]

@@MicahMartinDIY they are the same thing?

[@DownRange02]

T-40 is a large Torx bit. Allen or hex is not. Clearly.

[@tannerphelps7053]

Thank you!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

You're welcome!

[@andraevasquez1470]

You’re the man ✊🏼

[@fabriziol4776]

Thanks for the video! I do have one question though. What about the “service mode” that has to be turned on with the scanner prior compressing the cylinder? Is it mandatory? Is there any risk if you don’t turn that mode on?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I've seen a lot of comments on this. I would be safe and use service mode. Although it didn't damage anything when I failed to do so.

[@fabriziol4776]

@@MicahMartinDIY thanks boss

[@jacksmith2315]

You need to have to notches on the piston horizontal. Theres a nipple on the pad that has to sit inside the notch on the piston

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks for the tip Jack!

[@jacksmith2315]

@@MicahMartinDIY no prob

[@mke8057]

What year is this fusion? Great video btw

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Thanks! 2014

[@Alfie2401]

Do I have to prime the brakes?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

No, only if you suspect that there is air in the lines, but if you don't have a leak or a faulty brake cylinder, there is no reason to suspect air in the lines.

[@feysalelhazazinho9988]

Where did you buy the rear brakes

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Amazon!

[@ramonramirez1458]

Thank you sir,, I was think the fusión is hard but is not relly,, I replaced my daughter and son-in-law car easy

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad I could help Ramon!

[@knockywigglesworth1909]

Go rent the tool @ auto zone or Advance or O'Reilly's

[@abelmoline3851]

Good morning, I have 1 question. I've done a few brake jobs but none with an E-brake. In your video this is not mentioned, but is it necessary to put the vehicle in maintenance mode?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Correct, I did not do it in the video, but it is recommended, which I did not learn about until after. I didn't hurt anything though.

[@abelmoline3851]

Micah, thanks for the quick response. Your instruction video is perfect for the work I’ll be doing.

[@dll343]

Thank you Your da Man

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Any time! Glad to help!

[@cskye6529]

No grease? No brake cleaner?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I'm all for keeping it basic. In my experience, grease just makes extra grit and brake dust stick in there and gum it up worse. But use your own best judgment, I am not an expert.

[@cskye6529]

@@MicahMartinDIY Good point. Except for the caliper slider bolts. Well I put a little of the blue ceramic grease on the contact points but globbed a lot around the slider bolts that are sealed by the caps in the back and grommit in the front. Well the little bit I put on the contact points will probably just get absorbed by the dirt and flake off. I could probably check it all in a few months.

[@FunknMunky77]

I do appreciate the video. I'm getting ready to do my 2017 fusion. I'm seeing a lot on here of people saying to put the e brake in maintenance mode since it's electronic and it helps the caliper release its self and maybe pry with screw driver then swap pads and reverse process..so do I have to put it in maintenance mode...or no?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Now that I've seen so many comments about it, yes, I would put it into maintenance mode if possible.

[@FunknMunky77]

@@MicahMartinDIY thank you...I did change the brakes this past weekend and I actually didn't put it in maintenance mode my fronts were normal calipers and pressed them back in with old pad and clamp. The rear were like yours plastic but I did borrow the specialty tool from a buddy and they turned right in nice and easy no resistance so it still worked. I appreciate your video and reply I just didn't want to mess anything up and had seen several videos where they say to and several where they don't mention it at all. So I guess if your getting resistance then put it in maintenance mode if they are pressing in smoothly then continue on😉 thanks again take care and be safe

[@Jeslatino120]

So you dont have to put it on Brake Maintenance Mode?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I was able to do it without using maintenance mode and did not hurt anything, but honestly it is because I was unaware that this mode existed. If I still had this car, I would use maintenance mode next time.

[@TheRealFilthyfletch]

You didn't put the brake system in maintenence mode? You just forced these calipers in wow.. You have to put it in electronic maintenence mode unless this is the old model fusion. The new ones do not turn you can push them in with your fingers. What model year was this

[@maximm9724]

Have a part number (article ) for brake pads?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I got them from rockauto.com. I can't find the number right now.

[@unitymatt831]

You're way better off using the needle nose pliers strategy even if you have the special tool, it's SO MUCH faster than constantly trying to get that damn tool lined up properly

[@thedoghouseoutdoors4116]

What size c clamp did u use to plush the piston back in?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I used a 6 inch, but you might be able to get it with a 4 inch.

[@johnrees44..G4EIJ]

Doesn't work on UK mk5 2.0L diesel☹️

[@luisgonzalez2024.]

Wat year model is this?

[@MicahMartinDIY]

2014 SE

[@hikerinpam33]

Who the fuck decided at ford to use a 7mm. Fucking impossible to find anywhere

[@cskye6529]

BTW Do NOT put the brakes in "maintenance mode". I learned the hard way. What it does is lock the brakes up completely so that you can't turn it to compress it.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Good to know!

[@deezapenutz]

That is for your help man!

[@MicahMartinDIY]

Glad I could help!