How to change front brake pads on Ford Mondeo BWY – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.5 V6 24V,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) ST220,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 SCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi,
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 3.0 V6 24V
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Professionals 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.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Mondeo BWY – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
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 pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC:
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
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
Step 11
Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. 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 12
Remove the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 13
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 14
Treat 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 Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 15
Install new brake pads.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 16
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 18
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 19
Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 20
Screw in the guide pins.
Step 21
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 22
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24
Install the wheel.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 25
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 26
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 90 nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Ford Mondeo BWY – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 27
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 28
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
Replacement: brake pads – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
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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