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How to change front brake pads on Ford Fiesta JA8 – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Van 1.5 TDCi
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Fiesta Mk6 Van 1.5 TDCi
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tools you need:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tools you need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Combination spanner #12
Drive socket # 12
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) and other FORD models
Brake Pad Set, disc brake
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Hatchback (JA8, JR8) 1.5 TDCi
FORD Fiesta Mk6 Van 1.5 TDCi
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
- The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1Open the hood.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6Remove the wheel.
Step 7Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #12.
Step 9Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 10Remove the brake caliper.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC recommends: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 11Remove the brake pads.Use a crowbar.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 12Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a nylon cleaning brush.Use a brake cleaner.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 14Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket.Use anti-squeal paste.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 16Install new brake pads.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip:Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 17Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a drive socket #12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 18Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 19Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20Install the wheel.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 21Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 22Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 23Remove the jacks and chocks.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip from AUTODOC:Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 24Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.AUTODOC recommends:Ford Fiesta JA8 – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 25Close the hood.Replacement: brake pads – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.
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