When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your FORD TRANSIT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi 4x4, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.3 16V RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.4 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 3.2 TDCi RWD, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.4 TDCi 4x4, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi, FORD Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) 2.2 TDCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pad Wear Sensor for Transit Mk6 Platform / Chassis (V347, V348, FM, FN, FF) and other FORD models
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Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Platform/Chassis. Tools you 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
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Platform/Chassis. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Platform/Chassis. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the vehicle.
    Warning!
    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 6
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    Unscrew the wheel nuts.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Platform/Chassis. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use a 15 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – FORD TRANSIT MK-7 Platform/Chassis. Tip:
    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.
  11. Step 13
    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.
    Step 14
    Detach the brake pad wear sensor connector.
    Step 15
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    Clean the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  12. Step 16
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    Retract the brake caliper pistons. Use a brake caliper wind back tool.
  13. Step 17
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    Treat the brake pad wear sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Attach the connector of the new brake pad wear sensor.
  15. Step 19
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    Attach the new wear sensor to the inner pad.
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