How to change front brake discs on Ford Focus DAW – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 2.0 16V,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 DI / TDDi,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V,
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V BiFuel
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front brake discs on FORD FOCUS (DAW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for FOCUS (DAW, DBW) and other FORD models
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC recommends:
Replace the brake disks on the car Ford Focus DAW 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. Recommended sequence of 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.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus DAW
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Pull aside the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. Tip:
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 13
Remove the brake pads.
Step 14
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 17
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18
Remove anti-corrosion grease from the new brake disk. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19
Install the brake disc.
Step 20
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. 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.
Step 24
Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 25
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 26
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 27
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 28
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Ford Focus DAW
Step 30
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 31
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 32
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 33
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
Replacement: brake discs – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
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