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Post15-08-2023, 19:27    Subject: Rear brake caliper, sequence Quote

Hello!

Actually, it's an old topic.

I need to borrow a Ford Focus from a friend; it's 10 years old.
Replace a brake caliper from the rear.
Because the edge under the cuff is oxidized, leaky, and already somewhat corroded.

It's still that design where the handbrake cable connects to the brake caliper.

I don't remember anymore; it's been too long. The usual procedure was actually to bleed the brakes first, then pump the pressure until the pads engage.
And finally, the handbrake cable is attached. That's how I remember it.

Everyone does it differently; the workshop next door told me the same thing, that it doesn't matter.

Now, a bracket is attached to the new brake caliper for the handbrake cable.
"CAUTION!!!"
DO NOT operate the lever before [insert condition/time].
"Fitting and applying pressure!"

I cannot translate that correctly.
My phone's text translator keeps giving me different translations all the time.

You surely have a tip for me, right?
so that I can assemble it properly tomorrow?
Grüße, Steffen!

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Post15-08-2023, 19:32    Subject: Rear brake caliper, sequence Quote

Literally translated, the lever for the cable should not be moved before the caliper is mounted and bled, meaning that brake pressure has been established.
Exactly as you remember it. After that, in my opinion, the ropes should also be readjusted.


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Post15-08-2023, 21:31    Subject: Rear brake caliper, sequence Quote

Hi!
Yes, thank you.
I'll do that tomorrow, then.
I'll check the brake cables and see if it's necessary.
Grüße, Steffen!

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