Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.8, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.8, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pins grease
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car FORD C-MAX (DM2) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – FORD C-MAX (DM2).

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 rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.

Step 11

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Professionals recommend:
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.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 17

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 Nm torque.
Step 25

Install the brake pads.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 29

Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 30

Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
Step 31

Screw in the guide pins.
Step 32

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 33

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 34

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 35

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 38

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 39

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 120 Nm torque.
Step 40

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 41

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Tip from AUTODOC:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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