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STARTING…
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The first rule of working on cars and
using tools of any kind is don’t ever
skimp on decent protection.
Goggles, gloves, ear defenders,
masks and a set of overalls should
be in your garage. Use them.
When using power tools,
protective gear is essential
— grinders and welders can make
a real mess of your soft skin and
bone if you get it wrong.
Never work under a car without
supporting it using axle stands
first. A car falling on you is not
something you’ll be laughing about
down the pub.
When cars catch fire, they
burn fast. If you haven’t got an
extinguisher, think seriously about
getting one.
If you’re not confident in your
own ability to complete a task
safely, don’t even start it. Leave
it to the experts.
The advice and guidelines given in the
Fast Ford tech section are given in
good faith and Fast Ford or Future
Publishing can take no responsibility for
injuries sustained while carrying out the
Words: Dan described tasks and procedures, or any
consequences arising.
With the bolts out, you need to remove the drum. You can be lazy Make sure you support the drum so that you don’t do any damage
Photos: Leon Foster
and use a 32 mm socket on the hub nut to twist the rivets off, to the brake lines.
BIN YOUR MK4 FIESTA’S TIRED DRUMS IN FAVOUR OF REAR DISC CONVERSION
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FOR STOPPING POWER THAT CAN’T BE TOUCHED...
EVER that the brakes
had the feeling out a few hours later, with the
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Jack the rear of the car up, supporting it on axle stands, with the Remove the four bolts from the rear of the beam using a 17 mm Offer up the hub. Be careful as they are sided — the Ford logo As the rear discs don’t wear as fast as the fronts, slap a load of
rear wheels removed. socket. The drum is riveted to the beam still so it won’t fall off. should go at the top. Then bolt it in place. copper grease on the hub so the discs won’t rust in place.
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Clean both surfaces of the disc with brake Offer up the calliper carrier and screw Slap some more copper grease on the
cleaner, then fit onto the hub. the bolts into the hubs. Tighten with a backs of the pads; we don’t want any
15 mm socket. squealing now do we...
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To tighten the bolt you’ll need to hold Spray some WD40 onto the brake hose
the carrier with a 15 mm spanner, while joiner. It’s a good idea to hold the bracket
Screw in the bolts to the carrier studs. tightening the bolt with a 13 mm socket. with a pair of mole grips, as the joiner will be
tight. Use a 13 mm spanner to undo it.
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