Ford Fiesta: Drum Brake / Brake Shoe Adjustment. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Brake System / Drum Brake / Brake Shoe Adjustment. General Procedures

Adjustment

NOTE: The brake shoes and parking brake cables must both be adjusted to assure correct rear drum brake and parking brake system operation.

Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

Drum Brake

Brake Drum. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information...

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures)...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Inspection NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod...

Component Bleeding. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

Bleeding

NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

Master Cylinder

NOTE: When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.

NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.