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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 SCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) ST220, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.5 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models

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Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Nippers
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). 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.
Please note: all work on the car – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood. 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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Release the parking brake cable. Use nippers. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). 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 12

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 III Estate (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 III Estate (BWY). Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 15

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). Professionals recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 16

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). 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. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 19

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use nippers. Use a crowbar.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY)
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 24

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 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 26

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – FORD MONDEO III Estate (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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