Replacing the front brake pads

If the brake pad is worn to a thickness of 1.6 mm, replace the brake pad. In this case, the entire set is replaced, and the brake pads must be from the same manufacturer. Replace in the following order:

- Turn away wheel nuts;

- put the front part of the car on the jack;

- remove the wheels;



Pic. 251. Brake shoe safety clip

- remove the safety clip from the brake caliper (pic. 251);



Pic. 252. Mounting the brake caliper: 1 - protective caps; 2 - bolts

- remove both protective caps 1 (pic. 252) with bolts 2 brake caliper mountings;



Pic. 253. Removing the brake caliper


- unscrew with a socket wrench «by 7 mm» both bolts 2 as shown in fig. 253 so that the cylinder body can be freely removed from the caliper holder;



Pic. 254. Removing the outer brake pad

- unscrew the cylinder body and caliper from the caliper holder and remove both pads, for which first remove the inner pad, then press the second pad away from the piston until it is installed in the one shown in fig. 254 position, now it can be removed;

Note: When assembling, use brake pads from Ford or approved parts.

Install the brake pad in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:

- be sure to make sure that a brake pad approved by the manufacturer is installed, there should be no grease on the surface of the pad and the brake disc;



Pic. 255. Recessing the brake caliper piston


- be sure to drown the piston if new pads are installed; if the compensation tank of the main brake cylinder is full, then this can lead to an overflow of the tank and fluid leakage, in this case, pump out a little liquid from the tank with a rubber bulb. To sink the piston, use a mounting spatula or a special collet, which is shown in fig. 255; if brake fluid gets on the paintwork of the car, immediately wash it off with cold water;

- remove the paper from the new pad, insert the inner pad into the cylinder body and the outer pad into the caliper holder and piston;

- Establish the case on the holder of a support;

- screw both shown in fig. 253 bolts and tighten with an Allen key «by 7 mm» torque of 28 Nm, then insert the plugs into the holes;

- carry out other installation operations in the reverse order of removal;

- check the fluid level in the tank;

- press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads get used to the brake discs.