Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and the caliper and check the thickness of the friction material of the disc pads (see illustration). If the material has worn down to the specified minimum or less, the pads must be renewed as an axle set (four pads).
16.1 Checking the front disc pad wear using a mirror
2 For a comprehensive check, the brake pads should be removed and cleaned. This will permit the operation of the caliper to be checked, and the condition of the brake disc itself to be examined on both sides. Refer to Chapter 9 for further information.
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Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure in paragraphs 1 to
10 of Section 6, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If
necessary, a cable ...
Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. On models from mid-1985
(without a timing belt tensioner spring) the belt
tension should be checked using Ford special
tool No 21-113 aft ...
Ford Escort maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the
assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These
are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the
man ...
