Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4
Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5
Raise the vehicle.
Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6
Unscrew the wheel nuts.
Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 7
Remove the wheel.
Step 8
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 10
Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm combination spanner.
Step 11
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 13
Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.
Step 14
Remove the brake pads.
Step 15
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 15 mm combination spanner.
Step 17
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 18
Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 19
Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper bracket. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 20
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 21
Retract the brake caliper piston. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 22
Install a new brake caliper bracket.
Step 23
Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 24
Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 115 N·m.
Step 25
Install the brake pads.
Step 26
Install the wear sensor on the inner brake pad.
Step 27
Install the brake caliper.
Step 28
Install and screw in the fastening bolts.
Step 29
Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use an 18 mm combination spanner. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 31 N·m.
Step 30
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 31
Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 32
Install the wheel.
Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 33
Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench or power tool.
Step 34
Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross order. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 35
Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 36
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 37
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 38
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 39
Close the bonnet.
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