Monday, July 27, 2015

Replace Rear Disc Brakes Inside A Ford Focus

Lay the caliper over the top of the brake pads and secure the bolts using a torque wrench. Tighten the bolts to 26 ft. lb.5. Fasten the brake cable to the brake caliper. After you invest in the tools, peruse besides to memorize convert your rear CD brakes.


Instructions


1. Lift the Polestar off the ground with a motorcar jack and secure it on all sides to prevent it from falling over. Loosen the lug nuts with a torque wrench and remove the wheels.


2. Seperate the brake caliper from the parking brake cable. Build the brake hose connexion loose and seperate the brake caliper from the brake anchor plate. Take off the brake caliper and slip out the brake pads.


3. Retract the brake piston using the special tools purchased from the Ford dealership. You will need the Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-010 and Adapter 206-026.


4. Replace the brake pads with the new ones.To interchange the rear CD brakes on a Ford Locus you demand to invest in determinate tools from the dealership to retract the piston. Unlike many vehicles, you can't convenience a C-clamp or indicator nose pliers, as it Testament damage the piston. The tools you desideratum are Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-010 and Adapter 206-026.


Replace the wheels and lower the Focus to the ground. Bleed the brakes if necessary.