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Brake Caliper - 2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) > < Front Disc Brake

Focus RS 2003 (09.2002-)

Front Disc Brake - Brake Pads—2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Retractor, Caliper Piston.

206-005 (12-014)
Materials
Name
Specification
Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid
ESD-M6C57-A 

Removal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

  1. Remove the brake pad lower retaining pin.

  1. Release the brake pads.
    1. Remove the brake pads retaining pins spring clip.
    1. Remove the brake pad upper retaining pins.

  1. Detach the brake hose from the suspension strut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Suspend the brake caliper to prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
    Detach the brake caliper from the wheel knuckle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The brake pad mass dampers must be released from the brake caliper pistons before removing the brake pads. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the brake pads and brake caliper pistons.
    Remove the brake pads.
    1. Release the pads.
    1. Remove the pads.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When the brake caliper pistons are retracted into the piston housing, brake fluid will be displaced into the brake fluid reservoir.
    Using the special tool, fully retract the caliper pistons.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Depress the brake pedal, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up if necessary with brake fluid.

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