Recommended replacement interval for the part category Carrier, brake caliper : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Box 2.2 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a rear brake caliper bracket on the FORD TRANSIT MK7 [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Caliper Bracket for TRANSIT MK-7 Box and other FORD models

Carrier, brake caliper

Carrier, brake caliper for Transit Mk6 Van (V347, V348) Diesel (125 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Carrier, brake caliper on Transit Mk6 Van (V347, V348)

Carrier, brake caliper for Transit Mk6 Van (V347, V348) Diesel (110 hp)

Replacement: brake caliper bracket – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon brush 
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        13 mm combination spanner
                      
                        15 mm combination spanner
                      
                        18 mm combination spanner 
                      
                        13 mm socket
                      
                        15 mm socket
                      
                        21 mm wheel impact socket
                      
                        Ratchet wrench or power tool for the removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                      
                        Tommy bar
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Mounting lever
                      
                        Long nose pliers
                      
                        Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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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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