Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Saloon 1.4, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Saloon 1.6, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Saloon 1.6, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Saloon 1.6 Ti, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Saloon 1.6 Ti … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #12
                    
                      Drive socket # 12
                    
                      Drive socket # 15
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #12.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. Professionals recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Install the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the brake caliper bracket. Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 20

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 22

Install the brake pads.
Step 23

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 Nm torque.
Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 28

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 110 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 30

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
FORD FIESTA Saloon JA8 JR8 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 31

Close the hood.

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