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206-03-1 Front Disc Brake 206-03-1
SECTION 206-03' Front Disc Brake
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications ........................................................................\
............................................. 206-03-2
Front Disc Brake Specification
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................ 206-03-2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front Disc Brake ............................. ......................................................... ...................... 206-03-3
Overview
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............................. - ...................... 206-03-3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Disc Brake ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Pads ........................................................................\
........................... (122340)
Brake Caliper
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.......................... (12 243 0)
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206-03-2 Front Disc Brake 206-03-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Specification
Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 ESD-M6C57-A
Front Disc Brake Specification
I Brake disc diameter - Vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE I 278 I
Description
Brake disc diameter
I New brake disc nominal thickness I 22 I
mm
258
New brake disc nominal thickness
- Vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE
Worn brake disc discard thickness
*
I Worn brake pad discard thickness ** I 1.5 I
25
20
Worn brake disc discard thickness
- Vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE *
Maximum brake disc thickness variation
I Worn brake pad discard thickness - Vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE ** I 2.0 I
23
0.025
I * When the discard thickness has been reached, install a new brake disc and new brake pads.
I ** When the discard thickness has been reached, install new brake pads.
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm Ib-ft lb-in I(
I Brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts I 70 I 52 I - I
Brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts - Vehicles
L2.OLuratec-H E
I Brake caliper retaining bolts I 30 I 22 I - I
me hose to brake caliper union I 17 I 13 I - I
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206-03-3 Front Disc Brake 206-03-3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front Disc Brake
Overview
Item Description
i
The front brake system has internally ventilated
brake discs and a single-piston floating caliper.
3
4
5
The front disc brakes are the same on all vehicles,
irrespective of the vehicle specifications.
1
2
Retaining spring clip
Brake pads
Brake caliper
Please refer to the "General Specifications" section
for the dimensions of the brake discs.
Brakedisc
Brake back plate assembly
The piston of the brake caliper has a diameter of
54 mm.
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206-034 Front Disc Brake 206-03-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Disc Brake
REFER to Section 206-00 [Brake System -
General Information].
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206-03-5 Front Disc Brake 206-03-5 - - --- -- -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Pads(l2 234 0)
i Special Tool(s) Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
Retractor, Brake Caliper
Piston
206-005
Materials
Name Specification
I Silicone Grease I ESE-MlC171-A I
Removal
Brake Fluid - Super
I DOT4 4m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper to
prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
ESD-M6C57-A
Detach the brake caliper from the brake
caliper anchor plate.
A CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be 1. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt
immediately washed down with cold water. covers (if equipped).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.
I. Remove the wheel and tire. I i For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip.
3. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
5. Remove the brake pads.
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206-03-6 Front Disc Brake 206-03-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Installation
1. CAUTIONS:
A~hen the brake caliper piston is retracted
into the piston housing, brake fluid will be
displaced into the brake fluid reservoir.
Asupport the brake caliper during brake
caliper piston retraction.
Using the special tool, retract the brake
caliper piston.
2. CAUTIONS:
ADO not twist the brake hose when
installing the brake caliper to prevent
damage to the brake hose.
A~ake sure that the brake hose is correctly
located in the brake hose support bracket to
prevent damage to the brake hose.
A~ake 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.
3. Fully depress and release the brake pedal.
4. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir and top up if necessary with brake
fluid.
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206-03-7 Front Disc Brake 206-03-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Caliper(l2 243 0) /
' General Equipment 2. Disconnect the brake hose.
Brake hose
clamp
Materials
Name Specification
I Silicone Grease I ESE-MlC171-A I
Removal
A CAUTI0N: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.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal I. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt
and Installation). covers (if equipped).
2. Remove the brake caliper retaining clip. 2. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.
5. Remove the brake pads.
3' ACAUTION:C~~ the brake hose to prevent
fluid loss or dirt ingress.
N0TE:Use a wrench to prevent the brake hose
from rotating.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake
caliper.
I. Using a brake hose clamp, clamp the brake
hose.
Installation
ACAUTION:D~ not twist the brake hose
when connecting the brake hose to the brake
caliper to prevent damage to the brake hose.
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206-03-8 Front Disc Brake 206-03-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Apply grease to the brake pad contact points.
2. Bleed the brake system. For additional
information, refer to: (206-00 Brake System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General
Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures).
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