Replace front brake pads and discs * (Ford Galaxy 2006-2015) *Caution! This instructions are created by random users and must be used as a reference only! Please, take all safety precautions, and if you're not sure - don't act! Administration will not accept any responsibility for damage to you or your vehicle after following these instructions bellow. Tools we need: Jack + stand(s), ratchet with set of sockets, 7mm allen bit (key), piece of wire or cord anything to hang caliper to suspension spring, hammer, breaker bar, metal brush, caliper rewind tool (See Image 1 below, make sure it's big enough to fit Ford Galaxy'S-Max brake piston), pry bar or flat head screwdriver, brake line clamp and 9mm spanner and hose for the nipple (all these 3 are optional), copper or silicone grease, nice to have a torque wrench. Posted by: waway This is how we do it: Change pads and discs. 1. Removing brake pads: - Page 1 of 12 -
- jack up the car (front or the side where you doing brakes), don't use jack on it's own - much safer to have a stand (Image 2) and remove the wheel *NOTE: It's easier to remove wheel if you loosen wheel nuts while the car is on the ground - using pliers or screwdriver remove caliper spring (Image 3) - remove covers for caliper pin bolts and remove pin bolts (Image 4) using 7mm allen bit (once they loose you can pull them with thin pliers or push them out with a screwdriver) - using pry bar or screwdriver wiggle caliper out, DO NOT (!) hang it on a brake line, but attach it to suspension spring with a piece of wire or string (Image 5) *NOTE: From this moment while caliper is loose DO NOT press brake pedal, otherwise piston may come out too far - remove brake pads, one from caliper piston - pull out, another from caliper bracket 2. Removing brake disc: - remove caliper bracket held by 2x18mm bolts (Image 6) Some cars may have a little bolt at the front of the disc to hold it in place when wheel is of, or little clips around wheel studs. If you don't have either of that, brake disc still can be held by rust, so it might need a good knock by a hammer to help it to come off. - Page 2 of 12 -
- when disc is off clean surface underneath with a metal brush and apply some copper grease to prevent sticking in the future 3. Installing new disc: - simply put it on (if there was no bolt or clips) - brake disc is held in place by wheel nuts together with the wheel - attach caliper bracket back and tighten those 18mm bolts up to 90Nm + 90 degrees (that's tight), if you are re-using bolts you might not be able to do extra 90 degrees just make sure they are tight - use brake and clutch cleaner spray to make sure there is no grease on you disc (some brake discs come in sealed bags covered in oil to prevent them from rusting during storage). 4. Installing new brake pads: - push caliper piston back as far as it goes using caliper re-wind tool (Image 1) Brake fluid will be forced to go back, and there are 2 ways you can direct it: a. Just let it go back to the system, in this case keep observing brake fluid level in expansion tank (Don't let any of brake fluid on a paintwork because it can damage it) b. Jam brake line with hose clamp (like the one on Image 7 or any other type), put tube/hose on the caliper nipple (Image 8) and drain brake fluid from caliper piston to jar or bottle Whichever way you choose - keep brake fluid level under control - Page 3 of 12 -
- instal new brake pads, one goes into bracket another clips in into caliper piston - apply some copper grease on a back of the pads where it contacts caliper. Make sure there is no grease on braking surfaces! - put caliper back into place. Make sure that brake line is not twisted! - clean and lubricate pins/bolts and tighten them up to 25Nm - install caliper spring Now do the same for the other wheel. Important! Before you go press brake pedal few times to get brake fluid into the pistons. Also for first time while driving allow good distance for braking, because pads and discs need to rub to each other. Here's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ff_jyqpfc - Page 4 of 12 -
Image 1 - Brake caliper rewind tool - Page 5 of 12 -
Image 2 - Jacked up car - Page 6 of 12 -
Image 3 - Caliper spring - Page 7 of 12 -
Image 4 - Caliper pin bolts - Page 8 of 12 -
Image 5 - Brake caliper attached to suspension spring - Page 9 of 12 -
Image 6 - Caliper bracket held by 2x18mm bolts - Page 10 of 12 -
Image 7 - Hose clamp - Page 11 of 12 -
Image 8 - Caliper nipple - Page 12 of 12 -