Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE PADSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR DISC BRAKE
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Rear Disc Brake
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Rear Disc Brake
Brake Pads
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and if required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is one-half full.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheel and Tire .
3. Remove the brake caliper spring.
4. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin covers, the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 2 brake pads.
6. If installing new brake pads, use a brake caliper piston retractor to rotate the piston in the clockwise direction, fully retracting the piston into the caliper housing.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.