How to: Change FRONT disc brakes, rotors & pads (Mondeo Mk3, Jaguar X-Type)
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 Published On Dec 20, 2019

Replacing the front brake pads and rotors (discs) on my Ford Mondeo (Mk3) (the same for the Jaguar X-Type), a complete guide.

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You will need:
* Brake disc rotors and pads...
Amazon US X-Type rotors: https://amzn.to/38RZb57 | Pads: https://amzn.to/38ZrQFe
Amazon UK Mondeo front discs: https://amzn.to/2s94cWa | Pads: https://amzn.to/2Sd82IK
* Jack, axle stands, wheel nut socket & wrench
* 11 mm flare nut spanner for the bleed valve. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2rkSzum | UK: http://amzn.to/2mNEKPo
* Crescent spanner
* For retaining bolts: 13 & 15 mm hex sockets and breaker bar...
* ... and torque wrench, shown used is Tekton 24335 1/2". Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
* Medium strength threadlocker. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2DN3Upv | UK: http://amzn.to/2mTuVAv
* A lever arm like a flat blade screwdriver to retract pistons, or...
* ... other winding adapter tool to suit. Amazon US: https://amzn.to/38FNNcc | UK: https://amzn.to/2PJULo3
* Brake fluid, Super Dot 4. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2BbX6Pb | UK: http://amzn.to/2DRlatX
* Self-bleed kit (if no assistant). Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2rk35Sm | UK: http://amzn.to/2EUAULK
* Silicone grease. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2dv7lY2 | UK: http://amzn.to/2erht5w
* Anti-seize copper or nickel based. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2rlBU9Z | UK: http://amzn.to/2Beksni
* Brake clean. Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2DNbGj6 | UK: http://amzn.to/2Bfp4d4
* Hammer
* Rags.

Torque values:
Slider pin bolts: 30 NM
Carrier bolts: 130 NM
Wheel lug nuts: 90 NM

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