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The steps in this guide outline the procedure to replace the brake shoes on all Focus models in the 2005-2007 generation, except for the ST model, which has rear disc brakes. These instructions also can be used to replace the brake drums, in addition to the shoes. Caution should be exercised when working with brake and suspension components, and proper safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Whenever working on your car's brakes and suspension, work on one side at a time. Keep the other side completely assembled so that you can reference it at any time.
Never drive a car if the brakes on one side only are changed, because the car will "pull" to one side.
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Jack up the rear of the car and place it on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels and chock the front wheels.
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Open the hood and locate the brake fluid reservoir.
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Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir and set it aside.
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Use a turkey baster to remove 2-3 ounces of brake fluid from the reservoir to prevent overflow when working on the brakes.
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Use a mallet and a flat head screwdriver to make a small indentation along the edge of the wheel bearing dust cap.
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Pry the dust cap out of the brake drum with the flat head screwdriver.
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Remove the 29 mm rear hub bolt nut from the brake drum. This will require either a breaker bar or an impact wrench.
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Place the cap back on the brake fluid reservoir.
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Turn the key to the "on" position. Press the brake pedal a few times; it should go to the floor once, and then become firm.
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If needed, remove the reservoir cap and add brake fluid until the level is between the "max" and "min" lines.
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Close the hood and lower the car back to the ground.
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Go for a drive and enjoy your new-found stopping power!
Go for a drive and enjoy your new-found stopping power!
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This guide should also tell you if you are installing a new drum to remove the abs sensor ring from the old drum and put it on the new one. I threw my old drum away without knowing that and now my abs light is on.
Very true: I was a given a 2005 Focus with a glowing ABS light and when I pulled the drums to inspect, sure enough: whoever replaced the drums neglected to install the sensor rings.
Here another how to that shows hub removed in case anyone else is as easily confused as me!
Is there any adjustment of the shoes?
If after four king nut removals, would Loc-tite red be adequate? Use Loc-tite blue within the four-time tightening limit?
I'm personally not sure grease is a good idea. Dust, grease/oil and don't mix well; they usually stick, more, shortly after. I don't know if this is accepted now or not. The intent is recognized, but I think the heat should also make it run very shortly.
You can easily sop up fluid from the master cylinder (m/c) with a paper towel; it's usually very little needed.
The instruction may want to add to add fluid to the m/c after pressing the brake pedal and setting the shoes.
I've never heard of drum brakes being "noisey".
Looks similar to 2008 also.