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How to Replace Front Brake Discs and Pads

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Brake rotors

First, raise the car to work comfortably, then start by removing the front wheel with an appropriate spanner.
By rotating the axle, you will find three plastic caps on the back of the disc, under which are Allen screws that need to be unscrewed to free the brake caliper. To remove the calipers, separate the pads using a large flat screwdriver as leverage.
Check the condition of the discs by running your finger over them; there should be no obvious grooves.
If the discs need replacing, gently extract them to avoid jamming and fit the new parts.
Remove the pads and, using the notch as a reference, check for wear; replace them if necessary.
To replace them, insert the inner pad first, and to position it, use a C-clamp. Insert the other pad and refit the brake caliper in place with the Allen screws, covering them with the respective plastic cap.

Finally, refit the wheel, tightening the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, and ensure they are tight once the car is back on the ground.

Before starting the engine, turn on the ignition and pump the brake pedal a few times to restore pressure in the system of your Ford Focus.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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