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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      21 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      15 mm socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      36 mm socket
                    
                      T50 Torx bit
                    
                      21 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Telescoping magnetic pick-up tool
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake discs and pads in axle sets, regardless of their condition. This will ensure even braking.
The procedure for replacing the brake discs and pads is identical for both sides of the same axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Remove the wheel centre cap.

Step 5

Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 6

Remove the cotter pin that secures the axle fastener. Use a mounting lever. Use long nose pliers.
Step 7

Remove the castle cover from the axle nut.
Step 8

Clean the axle nut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Loosen the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 10

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tip from AUTODOC:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 11

Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 12

Remove the wheel.
Step 13

Unscrew the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the axle washer. Use a telescoping magnetic pick-up tool.
Step 15

Jack up the suspension arm. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 16

Detach the CV axle from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 17

Remove the support from under the suspension arm.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the CV axle is not hanging down.
Step 18

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Remove the brake caliper.

AUTODOC expert recommendation:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 23

Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.

Step 24

Detach the brake pad wear sensor connector.

Step 25

Remove the brake pads.
Step 26

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 28

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30

Unscrew the wheel bearing fasteners. Use a T50 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Remove the wheel hub together with the brake disc.
Step 33

Clean the wheel bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 34

Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper bracket. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 35

Clean the splines of the CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 36

Clean the brake caliper bracket and check its condition. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 37

Install new brake pad anti-rattle clips.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Professionals recommend:
Check the brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace them if necessary.
Step 38

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 39

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Detach the brake disc from the wheel hub.
Step 42

Clean the brake disc surface that is in contact with the wheel rim. Use a wire brush.
Step 43

Install a new brake disc on the wheel hub.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 45

Screw in the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Treat the mounting surface on the wheel bearing. Use ceramic grease.
Step 47

Install the wheel hub together with brake disc.
Step 48

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 49

Tighten the wheel bearing fastening bolts. Use a T50 Torx bit. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 53 N·m.
Step 50

Clean the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 51

Retract the brake caliper pistons. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 52

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 53

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 54

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 175 N·m.
Step 55

Treat the brake pads in the areas where they contact the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 56

Install the brake pads.
Step 57

Treat the brake pad wear sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 58

Attach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 59

Attach the wear sensor to the inner pad.

Step 60

Install the brake caliper.
Step 61

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 62

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 60 N·m.
Step 63

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 80 N·m.
Step 64

Remove the support from under the suspension arm.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.When reassembling, use a new axle nut kit: a washer, a nut, a castle cover, and a cotter pin.
Step 65

Install the axle washer.
Step 66

Screw on the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 67

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 68

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 69

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 70

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 71

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 72

Tighten the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 320 N·m.
Step 73

Install the castle cover on the axle nut.
Step 74

Install the cotter pin. Use a mounting lever.
Step 75

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

Step 76

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 77

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 78

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 79

Close the bonnet.

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