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206-00-32 Brake System - General Information 206-00-32
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Brake System Bleeding(l2 141 0) /'. ,
All Vehicles Repeat the procedure for the remaining brake
A WARNING:Brake fluid contains polyglycol lines.
ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
General
Equipment
9m ACAUTION:M~~~ sure that the bleed nipple
the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes,
flush the eyes for
15 minutes with cold 10. N0TE:This step is only necessary when
running water. Get medical attention
if changing the brake fluid to remove the used
irritation persists.
If taken internally, drink brake
fluid from the hydraulic control unit
water and induce vomiting. Get medical (HCU).
Worldwide
Diagnostic System (WDS)
attention immediately. Failure to follow
Using WDS, bleed the brake system.
these instructions may result in personal'
injury.
CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water. cap
is installed after bleeding the brake
N0TE:Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a
level surface.
line(s). This will prevent corrosion to the
bleed nipple. Failure to follow this instruction
Bleeding may result in the bleed nipple becoming
seized.
N0TE:The system consists of separate circuits for
each front and diagonally opposite rear wheel.
Each circuit can be bled independently.
ACAUTION:T~~ brake fluid reservoir must
remain full with new, clean brake fluid at all
times during bleeding.
Install the bleed tube to the bleed nipple.
2. Immerse the end of the bleed tube in a bleed
jar containing a small quantity of approved
brake fluid.
3. Position the bleed jar base at least 300 mm
above the bleed nipple to maintain fluid
pressure and prevent air leaking past the
threads of the bleed nipple.
4. Loosen the bleed nipple by one-half turn.
5. Operate the brake pedal fully ipumping brake
fluid and air into the bleed jar) and allow the
brake pedal to return to the rest position.
6. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX mark.
7. Continue operating the brake pedal until
air-free fluid is being pumped into the bleed
jar.
8. With the brake pedal fully depressed tighten
the bleed nipple.
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206-00-33 Brake System - General Information 206-00-33
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Brake System Pressure Bleeding(l2 141 0)
Bleeding
i General Equipment Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
All vehicles
Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)
Brakelclutch system pressure bleederlfiller
A WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol
ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes,
flush the eyes for
15 minutes with cold
running water. Get medical attention if
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
4. N0TE:This ste.p is only necessary when
changing the brake fluid to remove the used
A CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
/
brake fluid from the hydraulic control unit
I N0TE:Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a
level surface.
N0TE:The system consists of separate circuits for
each front and diagonally opposite rear wheel.
Each circuit can be bled independently.
I. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX mark.
2. CAUTIONS:
AMake sure that the pressure within the
brake system does not exceed
1 bar.
n~ake sure that the pressure bleeding
equipment is filled with new brake fluid to
the correct specification.
Using the
brakelclutch system pressure
bleederlfiller, pressure bleed the system in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
3n ACAUTION:M~~~ sure that the bleed nipple
cap is installed after bleeding the brake
line(s). This will prevent corrosion to the
bleed nipple. Failure to follow this instruction
I may result in the bleed nipple becoming
seized.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark
as necessary. (HCU).
Using
WDS, bleed the brake system.
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206-02-2 Drum Brake 206-02-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
I Grease - brake shoe adjuster I SAM-1C1024-A I
Silicon dielectric compound
I Super DOT 4 brake fluid I ESD-M6C57-A I
Specification
ESA-MI C171-A
Drum Brake Specification
I Brake shoe width I 36 mm I
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New brake drum nominal diameter
Worn brake drum discard diameter
*
1 worn brake shoe lining discard thickness * I I mm I
203 mm
204 mm
I * When the discard diameterlthickness has been reached, install a new brake drumlbrake shoes.
Toraue S~ecifications
I Description I Nm
I Wheel spindle retaining bolts I 70 I 52 I - I
I Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt I 10 I - I 89 I
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Wheel cylinder retaining bolts
Brake hose to wheel cylinder union 10
17 -
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206-02-9 Drum Brake 206-02-9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Cylinder(l2 305 0)
\* , General Equipment 2. Bleed the brake system. For additional
Brake hose clamp information, refer to Section 206-00 [Brake
System
- General Information].
Removal
A CAUTI0N:lf brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
1. Remove the brake shoes.
For additional information, refer to Brake
Shoes in this section.
2m ACAUTION:C~~ the brake tube to prevent
fluid loss or dirt ingress.
Disconnect the brake tube from the wheel
cylinder.
1. Using a suitable brake hose clamp, clamp
the brake hose.
2. Disconnect the brake tube.
3. Remove the wheel cylinder.
Installation
I. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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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206-03-5 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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