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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC) 1.8 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for SIERRA Hatchback (GBC) and other FORD models

Brake disc

Brake disc for FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC) 1.8 Petrol (90 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7.
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC) 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 SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). 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 discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). 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 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
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 SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Install the brake disc.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 22

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 24

Install the brake pads.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 26

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 27

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC)
Step 31

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 32

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 95 Nm torque.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC). AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 33

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
FORD SIERRA Hatchback (GBC) – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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