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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Front Disc Brake - Brake Pads Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Retractor, Piston, Front Caliper

206 - 005 (12 - 014)

Removal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
  1. 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. Detach the brake hose from the support bracket.

  1. Detach the outer brake pad retaining clip.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Pull the caliper outwards to release the piston.
    Detach the caliper.
    1. Remove the bolt covers.
    1. Remove the bolts.

  1. Suspend the caliper to prevent load being placed on the brake hose.

  1. Lift the outer pad retaining clip over the spring retaining lugs.

  1. Remove the outer brake pad.

  1. Remove the inner brake pad.

Installation
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid will be displaced from the master cylinder.
    Fully retract the caliper piston.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
    Install the inner brake pad.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
    Install the outer brake pad.

  1. Push the outer retaining clip over the spring retaining lugs.

  1. Install the caliper.
    1. Install the bolts.
    1. Install the bolt covers.

  1. Install the brake hose onto the support bracket.

  1. Locate the outer pad retaining clip.

  1. Install the wheels.
  1. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.

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