How do I replace brake pads on 2003 ford focus?

Hi. I have just changed my rear discs and pads on my ford racing puma. I wound the piston back as far as it will go, once the pads are in and bolted up the wheel will not turn even though the handbrake is not on.. Have I missed something or do I need to slacken the handbrake cable off more

Hi There.
you may have to turn the piston back in (ie;twist ) some fords have a sort of threaded self adjuster, so you will need a large pair of vice grips or water pump pliers
be sure to take notice which way you turn the piston, or you may end up with the piston in you hand, then the fun really starts.
Good Luck.

you will see a hole which is theaded on drum, slacken hand break cable, then screw a bolt into the hole, this will push off drum, dont no what size bolt is, you can buy a selection cheap at b.q

remove rear brake drums ,slacken handbrake cable then clean lip out on drum with a small angle grinder then manually adjust brakes,never seen an automatic adjuster work properly in forty years of fitting ,bring back manual adjusters i say

Jack up car, remove wheel. There are two bolts that hold the caliper on. Remove these. Caliper comes off, take old pads out. There is a special tool to compress the piston back into the caliper (do not use a C Clamp on the rears.) Put new pads back on, re-install the caliper, and put the wheel back on. Pump the brake pedal until it is firm. Done.

it is usually a 8mm spanner but thruogh time they corrode down have you got a pair of vise grips if you do use them to grab bolt & slacken that way would also advise to replace rear wheel cylinder bolts too.

change to a ceramic pad not semi metallic

There is actually a special tool for pushing the piston back, you could try and put some force on the piston but at the same time you have to turn the piston because the hand brake works of there aswell and there is some thread inside that keeps on adjusting the caliper piston as the pads waer down.
Take special care not to damage the calliper rubbers when turning the piston

hi there, you will need to slacken of the cable adjuster just next to the handbrake lever under its gaiter, jack up the vheicle and remove the rear wheels, remove the rear brake drums, clean and adjust the brake shoes also remove any dust from the drum, if the shoes are worn out they will need replacing, with the drums removed check everything is working freely by getting someone to operate the handbrake lever as you visually inspect the shoes you should see them moving backwards and forwards, if not then strip down and free off, i would advice doing one side at a time so you always have a point of referance to work from. check the wheel cylinder is free and not leaking, if so replace. adjust the brake shoes and refit the drums, once this is done readjust your hanbrake cable so it comes up 3-4 clicks, if this seems a little dawnting your local garage should be able to do you this job for a small fee, hope this helps

You will need a special socket which is square and has a small prong at each corner. That will screw the piston down to the the stop. As to getting the caliper off buy an inexpensive shop manual which will show the procedure with pictures, it is simple and once the pistons are seated into the caliper with the adapter I described you are home. I got my socket adapter at a neighborhood auto parts store. Don't forget to bleed your brake fluid.