How to change front brake caliper on Ford Mondeo BWY – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.5 V6 24V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) ST220,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 SCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 3.0 V6 24V
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
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 Mondeo BWY. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 8
Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 9
Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 10
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
Step 13
Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Professionals recommend:
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.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 15
Disconnect the brake hose.
Step 16
Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17
Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
Step 18
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 19
Screw in the guide pins.
Step 20.1
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.
Step 20.2
Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 21
Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 22
Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 23
Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 24
Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11.
Step 25
Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 26
Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 27
Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 28
Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29
Clean the brake caliper surface.
Step 30
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Ford Mondeo BWY
Step 33
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 34
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
Step 35
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 36
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
AUTODOC recommends:
Ford Mondeo BWY – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
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