How do you replace rear brake pads 2011 Ford Edge?

Answer 1

Glad to share my discoveries. First take off the damper mounted on the lower caliper bolt. You do this by prying open the plastic cover hidden on the inboard side and using a Torx driver (#27 I think) to remove it. Then you can get a deep 1/2" socket on the bolt. You need a socket; an end wrench will not do the job. The upper bolt comes off easily. Hang the caliper out of the way and take off the pad holder with the two big bolts. This is much easier to clean up off the car. Wire brush the slider grooves, grease and snap in the new pad guides. Put the pad holder back on and slide in the new pads. Peel off the backing paper to expose the adhesive. The caliper needs to be retracted by turning it clockwise as you push it in. I made a tool for the job, a 1" x 1/8" steel bar, 10" long - drilled and tapped two holes near one end, 1 3/8" apart and put in a couple of short 1/4"-20 bolts so they stick out about 1/8". These engage the recesses in the caliper. Turn it in all the way, leaving the caliper recesses lined up to fit with the little button on the pad. Slide the caliper over the pads and put back the 1/2" bolts. Reinstall the damper. Squeeze the parking brake arm a few times to take out the slack. You're done!