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Brake Caliper > < Front Disc Brake
Front Disc Brake - Brake Pads Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Retractor, Brake Caliper Piston

206-005

Materials
Name
Specification
Silicone Grease
ESE-M1C171-A 
Brake Fluid - Super DOT4
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: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make a note of the position of the brake hose to aid installation.
    Detach the brake hose from the brake hose support bracket.
    • Remove the brake hose retaining clip.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Suspend the brake caliper to prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
    Detach the brake caliper from the brake caliper anchor plate.
    1. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt covers (if equipped).
    1. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the brake pads.

Installation

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When the brake caliper piston is retracted into the piston housing, brake fluid will be displaced into the brake fluid reservoir.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the brake caliper during brake caliper piston retraction.
    Using the special tool, retract the brake caliper piston.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not twist the brake hose when installing the brake caliper to prevent damage to the brake hose.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the brake hose is correctly located in the brake hose support bracket to prevent damage to the brake hose.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the brake hose retaining clip is located on the underside of the brake hose support bracket to prevent damage to the brake hose.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Apply grease to the brake pad contact points.
  1. Fully depress and release the brake pedal.
  1. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up if necessary with brake fluid.

Brake Caliper > < Front Disc Brake