When to replace the Brake Calipers on your FORD FOCUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.4, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.8 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Combination spanner #9
Flare nut spanner №14
HEX bit no.H7.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake hose clip
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus MK2
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 10
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  11. Step 12
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 15
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the brake pads.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  16. Step 19
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  17. Step 20
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  18. Step 21
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  20. Step 23
    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Step 24
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    Install the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
  21. Step 25
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  22. Step 26
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    Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
  23. Step 27
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    Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Focus MK2. Tip from AUTODOC:
    If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
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