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    4. : How to replace the handbrake cable on a Ford Focus

Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Hand brake
Operation: How to replace the handbrake cable on a Ford Focus

Let's see in this video how to intervene on the disassembly of a brake disc to replace the parking brake cable on a Ford Focus. We place our car on a column bridge, loosen the pins with a telescopic wrench and lift to a comfortable height to intervene. We unscrew the pins and remove the rims, then we begin to unscrew the pins of the brake caliper by detaching it from the support, we reach the inside of the disc brake to disconnect the brake cable. Now we detach the handbrake cable and go to unscrew the pins placed under the body of the car. We assemble the new handbrake cable as in the video, then, we assemble the brake disc with all the pins attached, we tighten the caliper support to the disc and the pads, then, we assemble the brake caliper, remembering to tighten all the pins well. Finally we assemble the rim of the car.


Posted on 1 October 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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