Ford Fiesta: Front Disc Brake / Brake Pads. Removal and Installation

Materials

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

   Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
   Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

1. NOTE: Note the position of each component before removal.

   Remove the brake pads.
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of each component before removal.

   Remove the top and bottom brake pad clips.
   

1. NOTICE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores.

   Use a C-clamp and a worn brake pad to compress the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Clean the mating surfaces.
   

1. Install the brake pad shims as shown.
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Depress the brake pedal, check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up as necessary with brake fluid.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)