Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

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 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake pads on FORD FOCUS (DAW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      HEX bit No.H7
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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 Focus DAW. 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.

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.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tip:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 14

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 16

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Professionals recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 17

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 18

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 22

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 23

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 24

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

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 26

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 27

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 28

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 29

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 30

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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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