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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Rear Disc Brake - Brake Caliper Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Retractor, Piston, Rear Caliper

206 - 012 (12 - 006)
General Equipment
Clamp, brake hose

Removal

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    Loosen the wheel nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove the wheel.

  1. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
    1. Pull back the parking brake lever.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
    1. Remove the conduit retaining clip.
    1. Remove the cable and conduit.

  1. Loosen the brake hose.
    1. Clamp the brake hose.
    1. Loosen the brake hose union.

  1. Detach the caliper.

  1. Remove the brake pads.

  1. Disconnect the caliper from the brake hose.
    • Cap the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and dirt ingress.

  1. Remove the anchor plate.

Installation
  1. Install the anchor plate.

  1. Loosely connect the caliper to the brake hose.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:As the pistons are retracted into the housing, brake fluid may be displaced from the master cylinder.
    Using the special tool, fully retract the caliper piston.

  1. Install the brake pads.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the brake pad springs are correctly located in the caliper.
    Install the caliper.

  1. Tighten the brake hose to the caliper.
    1. Tighten the brake hose union.
    1. Remove the brake hose clamp.

  1. Connect the parking brake cable.
    1. Position the cable and conduit.
    1. Install the cable retaining clip.
    1. Pull back the parking brake lever.
    1. Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.

  1. Install the wheels.
  1. Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Section  206-00 Brake System - General Information.

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