Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №11
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №14
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Pliers 
                    
                      Round-nose pliers
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Brake hose clip
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Recommended sequence of 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
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 fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 11

Release the parking brake cable. Use a flat screwdriver. Use pliers.
Step 12

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.

Step 13

Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Professionals recommend:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.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.
Step 15

Detach the parking brake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper.

Step 16

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Step 17

Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
Step 19

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket.

Step 20

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 22

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 23

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 25

Secure the parking brake cable. Use a flat screwdriver. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 26

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.

Step 27

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11.
Step 28

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 29

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 30

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 31

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 35

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 36

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.
Step 37

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake caliper – Ford Mondeo BWY. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 38

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
Ford Mondeo BWY – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.

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