Where is the Allen key for rear brake pads?
Where is the Allen key for rear brake pads?
It must be pushed back, whilst rotating it, to screw the threaded rear piston back into the housing. A 12mm hexagon socket is located in the centre of the piston (not on 55 plate, merely a dimple), for this purpose and hence a 12mm Allen key is required! (Haynes, of course, just say use an Allen key).
How do you change the rear brake pads?
Release handbrake cable from actuator on rear of calliper. Remove the return spring and rotate the arm, allowing the cable to be released easily. Lower guide pin bolt (13mm, and 19mm spanner to hold the end of the sleeve it goes into) is now removed and inner caliper frame hinged upwards, leaving pads in position either side of disc.
How does the handbrake work on a Ford?
Unfortunately, because the self adjusting handbrake mechanism operates on a threaded piston located behind the front piston, which rotates as the handbrake is operated and thus takes up any wear, the front piston cannot be returned by normal means. It must be pushed back, whilst rotating it, to screw the threaded rear piston back into the housing.
Is the break caliper covered by the Ford warranty?
Are break calipers covered by the ford warranty. Answered in 53 minutes by: The calipers are covered (if seized) under the warranty, the discs and pads are not covered unless they are damaged from the caliper.
How do you get a broken Allen key out of a bolt?
Yep, take a visit to your local ‘machine mart’ and pick up an extractor kit, its a drill bit on one end of it, and a reverse threaded conical-shaped bit on t’other. drill it out, put the extractor in and put your electric drill on slow, plenty of torque and gently unwind it. Yes, the same happened to me!!!
Where do you put the key fob on a Ford truck?
Place the key fob in the cup holder making sure that it is centered and is parallel to the brake handle, as can be seen in the image at right. The truck can then be started by stepping on the brake and using the Start / Stop button as normal.
Can a Ford GT be started without the intelligent access key?
The vehicle should respond normally as long as the Intelligent Access key is in the slot. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. But first, you will need to locate the slot. First a word of caution concerning the Ford GT.
Are break calipers covered by the ford warranty. Answered in 53 minutes by: The calipers are covered (if seized) under the warranty, the discs and pads are not covered unless they are damaged from the caliper.
