🔧 Edge - Rear Brake Pad Replacement

This repair replaces the rear brake pads on your Edge. The rear brakes use an electronic parking brake, so the parking brake motors must be placed into service mode before the calipers are removed.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Your Edge has an electronic parking brake. Do not force the rear caliper piston back unless the parking brake is in maintenance mode.
• ⚠️ Work on a flat, solid surface. Never rely on a jack alone; always support the vehicle with jack stands.
• ⚠️ Brake dust can be harmful. Wear a dust mask and do not blow dust with compressed air.
• ⚠️ The brake pedal may go low after installation until the pads are seated. Pump the pedal before driving.
• ⚠️ Do not press the brake pedal while a caliper is removed.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• 19mm lug nut socket
• Breaker bar 1/2-inch drive
• Torque wrench 1/2-inch drive
• 13mm socket
• 15mm wrench
• Ratchet 3/8-inch drive
• Brake caliper piston compression tool (specialty)
• Flathead screwdriver
• Brake caliper hanger hook
• Brake cleaner spray
• Wire brush
• Brake grease
• Dust mask
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner spray - Qty: 1
• High-temperature brake grease - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park your Edge on level ground with the transmission in Park.
• Chock the front wheels with wheel chocks so the vehicle cannot roll.
• Release the parking brake before entering maintenance mode.
• Set the electronic parking brake into maintenance mode using the switch-and-pedal sequence below.
• A brake caliper is the part that squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to stop the vehicle.
• A caliper piston is the round metal part inside the caliper that pushes the inner brake pad.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Enter Electronic Parking Brake Maintenance Mode

• Sit in the driver seat and switch the ignition ON without starting the engine.
• Fully press and hold the accelerator pedal.
• Push and hold the electronic parking brake switch downward in the release position.
• While holding both, switch the ignition OFF, then switch it back ON within about 5 seconds.
• Keep holding the accelerator pedal and parking brake switch until the rear parking brake motors retract.
• Watch for a maintenance mode message or parking brake warning on the cluster.
• Release the accelerator pedal and parking brake switch.
• Switch the ignition OFF.
• Listen for the rear motors.

Step 2: Loosen the Rear Wheel Lug Nuts

• Use a 19mm lug nut socket and breaker bar 1/2-inch drive to loosen each rear wheel lug nut about 1/2 turn.
• Do not remove the lug nuts yet.

Step 3: Raise and Support the Rear of the Vehicle

• Use a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) at the approved rear jacking point to lift the rear of your Edge.
• Place jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) under the approved rear support points.
• Gently lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.
• Give the vehicle a light push to confirm it is stable before working near the wheels.

Step 4: Remove the Rear Wheels

• Use the 19mm lug nut socket and ratchet 3/8-inch drive to remove the loosened lug nuts.
• Remove both rear wheels and set them flat on the ground.
• Work one side at a time.

Step 5: Remove the Rear Caliper Bolts

• Locate the two small caliper slide pin bolts on the back side of the rear caliper.
• Use a 15mm wrench to hold the slide pin if it spins.
• Use a 13mm socket and ratchet 3/8-inch drive to remove the upper and lower caliper bolts.
• A slide pin lets the caliper move side-to-side so both pads wear evenly.

Step 6: Lift Off and Support the Caliper

• Use a flathead screwdriver gently between the caliper and bracket if the caliper is tight.
• Lift the caliper off the brake pads.
• Hang the caliper from the suspension with a brake caliper hanger hook.
• Do not let the caliper hang by the rubber brake hose.

Step 7: Remove the Old Brake Pads and Hardware

• Pull the old inner and outer brake pads out of the caliper bracket by hand.
• Use a flathead screwdriver if the pads are stuck in the clips.
• Remove the old pad hardware clips from the caliper bracket.
• Compare the old pads to the new rear brake pad set before installation.

Step 8: Clean the Caliper Bracket

• Wear safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and a dust mask.
• Use brake cleaner spray to clean the bracket where the pad hardware sits.
• Use a wire brush to remove rust and debris from the pad contact areas.
• Let the brake cleaner fully dry before adding grease.

Step 9: Install New Pad Hardware

• Snap the new rear brake pad hardware kit clips into the caliper bracket by hand.
• Apply a thin film of brake grease to the areas where the brake pad ears touch the clips.
• Do not get grease on the pad friction material or rotor surface.
• Less grease is better.

Step 10: Compress the Rear Caliper Piston

• Use a brake caliper piston compression tool (specialty) to slowly press the caliper piston straight back into the caliper bore.
• A brake caliper piston compression tool pushes the piston back evenly so the thicker new pads will fit.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir under the hood; fluid level may rise as the piston retracts.
• Stop if the piston does not move smoothly. The parking brake may not be fully in maintenance mode.

Step 11: Install the New Rear Brake Pads

• Install the new rear brake pad set into the bracket by hand.
• Make sure the pad ears sit fully inside the new hardware clips.
• The friction material must face the rotor.
• The pads should slide slightly but should not rattle.

Step 12: Reinstall the Rear Caliper

• Lower the caliper over the new pads by hand.
• Make sure the brake hose is not twisted.
• Install the caliper bolts by hand first to avoid cross-threading.
• Use a 15mm wrench to hold the slide pin if needed.
• Use a 13mm socket and torque wrench 3/8-inch drive to tighten the caliper bolts to Torque to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs).

Step 13: Repeat on the Other Rear Side

• Repeat Steps 5 through 12 on the other rear brake.
• Always replace rear brake pads in pairs so braking stays even.

Step 14: Reinstall the Rear Wheels

• Place each wheel back onto the hub by hand.
• Thread all lug nuts by hand first.
• Use a 19mm lug nut socket and ratchet 3/8-inch drive to snug the lug nuts in a star pattern.

Step 15: Lower the Vehicle and Torque the Lug Nuts

• Use the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift the vehicle slightly off the jack stands.
• Remove the jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Lower the vehicle fully to the ground.
• Use a 19mm lug nut socket and torque wrench 1/2-inch drive to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to Torque to 204 Nm (150 ft-lbs).

Step 16: Exit Electronic Parking Brake Maintenance Mode

• Switch the ignition ON without starting the engine.
• Fully press and hold the accelerator pedal.
• Pull and hold the electronic parking brake switch upward in the apply position.
• While holding both, switch the ignition OFF, then switch it back ON within about 5 seconds.
• Keep holding the accelerator pedal and parking brake switch until the parking brake motors apply.
• Release the pedal and switch after the message clears or the motor noise stops.

Step 17: Seat the Brake Pads

• Before driving, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
• Use your foot only; do not pump the pedal with the caliper removed.
• Start the engine and confirm the brake pedal still feels firm.
• Apply and release the electronic parking brake once using the switch.

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✅ After Repair

• ✅ Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and make sure it is between MIN and MAX.
• ✅ Verify the electronic parking brake applies and releases normally.
• ✅ Test drive slowly in a safe area and confirm the vehicle stops straight without grinding or pulling.
• ✅ Bed in the new pads with several gentle stops from about 30 mph, allowing cooling time between stops.
• ✅ Avoid hard braking for the first 100-200 miles unless needed for safety.
• ✅ Recheck lug nut torque after the first short drive: Torque to 204 Nm (150 ft-lbs).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$450 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $45-$120 (parts only)

You Save: $130-$330 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.0-1.5 hours.

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