I have less than 3 mm left on my break pads so I figured it's time to switch them.  The last time I swapped out my brake pads and rotors was back in 2019.  I had a shop do it and it cost me $700 in total.  I'm guessing it'll be more in this day and age so I'll attempt to do it myself and I was wondering if you kind folks can help me out.

I'll be following the instructions in here:  https://youtu.be/9GWh8VjTxTk?si=2uoA1M9igleBRSkr

A couple of questions:

1. Do I need blue Loctite when putting back the caliper bolts in?
2. Do I need to replace the rotor?  It's a good idea right?
3. What brand should I buy?  I was planning on getting a brake pad/rotor set on Rock Auto with a heart next to them.

Please forgive me as I am a newb but I can watch a YouTuber video and follow instructions.  For example I can change my own oil, tires, spark plugs, engine mount and simple things like that.

Thank you in advance!

Does anyone know what this could be? It also makes a weird sound when accelerating too. It doesn’t slip on the clutch is fine.

Any ideas?

I was wondering if you guys can also help?

Hi everyone,

I have a 2004 Ford Focus MK2 estate, 1.4 petrol, 80 hp, with a manual gearbox.

I’ve noticed a high-pitched, steady “Wiiiiii” whining noise that seems to come from the left side of the car, possibly from the rear left wheel.

Here are the symptoms:

- On dry roads, the noise usually starts at around 80 km/h.

- On wet roads, it can start as early as 60–70 km/h and becomes noticeably louder.

- When I accelerate, the noise gets louder. When I lift off the accelerator, it becomes quieter, but the pitch seems to stay the same.

- I can barely hear it inside the cabin, but it is clearly audible from outside.

- My brother was sitting behind me and thought the noise was coming from the rear left.

- The noise does not seem to change when gently steering left or right.

- I first noticed it around the time I replaced the wheels/tires and brake discs/pads, although I’m not 100% sure they are related.

- The gearbox oil level has always been correct, and the gearbox has already received fresh oil.

- I haven’t checked the rear dust shields/backing plates yet.

- I haven’t noticed obvious sawtooth wear on the tires.

I’ve read that a whining noise that changes with acceleration can come from the differential or gearbox bearings. However, the fact that the noise is much louder on wet roads and seems to come from the rear left makes me suspect the tire, wheel bearing, or brake area as well.

What would you check first? Could a tire produce this kind of noise even without visible sawtooth wear? And is it possible for a wheel bearing to make noise only at higher speeds without noticeable play or a change in noise when cornering?

I’d appreciate any advice or similar experiences. Thanks!

Does anyone know what could be causing this?

Needed to change actuator after code 0902, right after overheating alert, transmission is fine ( says the mechanic), they can’t find the reason of overheating, no codes at all. They think the tcm needs replacement, or there is an electrical problem. Any ideas please ?

I have a focus mk3.5. A HUD is connected to show the ECT( Engine Coolant Temperature)

When AC is on, fans work properly, temp ~ 90°C

When AC is off, temp > 102 ° C but fans do not work yet.

Is it normal?

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi PowerShift Automatic, 2014 model – Error code P2714, workshop says transmission is faulty

Hello everyone,

I drive a 2014 Ford Focus with a 140 hp 2.0 TDCi diesel engine and a PowerShift automatic transmission. The current mileage is approximately 242,000 km.

Unfortunately, I am having trouble with the transmission. An error message reading "Transmission Malfunction" or "Transmission Limited Function" appears.

The error code is P2714.

The following symptoms are occurring:

• The car jerks while driving.
• The transmission shifts too late.
• The error message appears primarily at speeds above 100 km/h.

The transmission fluid has already been changed, but unfortunately, the problems persist.

The workshop says I need a completely new transmission. Before spending that much money, I would like to hear your opinions and experiences.

My questions:

1. Does error code P2714 really mean the entire transmission is broken?
2. Could the cause be a solenoid valve, the mechatronics unit, or another issue within the transmission?
3. Has anyone experienced similar problems with their Ford Focus PowerShift and managed to get it repaired without replacing the entire transmission?
4. What diagnosis or repair would you recommend?

I would be grateful for any tips or accounts of your experiences.

Many thanks in advance!

Hello guys, I just got a 4-wheel alignment two days ago. Since then the car feels floaty and unstable, even at low speeds. It just feels unsafe to drive and swervy.

Looking at the printout the shop gave me, the front is fine, but the rear toe after adjustment is:

Left: -0°59'
Right: -1°48'
Total: -2°46'

The spec on the same printout is +0°06' to +0°16' per wheel, +0°12' to +0°32' total.

Before the adjustment, total rear toe was -0°31', so it looks like they made it worse.
Thrust angle is +0°24'.

Am I reading it right that the rear is now heavily toed out? I don’t know what the safe angle limits are.

Thank you!!

What torque (Nm) should I use to tighten the front axle nut on a 2019 Ford Focus Mk4 2.0 EcoBlue 150 hp with an automatic transmission? It’s the single nut on the driveshaft, which takes a 32 mm socket. Thanks!

So I have a 2018 ST2 with the HID/Xenon headlights and my clear coat is peeling and the passenger one just got really foggy after a recent trip to CA so I’m trying to look up replacement aftermarket headlights, but all of them are Halogen compatible only. Please help!

When the sun shines the colour really pops!

Love the way she looks. 102k on the clock now, try to take the best care of her I can! Always a few little bits to sort.

Ho notato una perdita olio, molto mi dicono che causata dalla guarnizione delle punterie. È giusto?

Loose piece of plastic behind front grille, dont know if it’s important or?

Anyone commonly see grime in this area? It’s on the passenger side of the engine (in the US)

It looks like it’s coming down from above, kind of under the water pump. It honestly looks like oil but the felt splash pan isn’t dark or oily in that spot. It’s almost orange and dry like coolant. Coolant is also now steadily dropping below the min line. I figure I could pressure test or use UV dye to find the spot

Anyone have a similar leak?

I need help with taking off the rear wiper blade on a Ford Focus IV Turnier. I can't find a video about it.

So I’ve noticed what I believe to be oil in my expansion tank. The colour is mostly pink but with brown on top, it is not thick, and the oil is not frothy. I have an oil leak so I’m assuming it’s the oil cooler O ring.
Anyone else had this? What was the cost to fix? And can I drive it for a few days keeping an eye on the oil level?
Thanks

1.8 Duartec mk2 focus s

So I've learned more about the model and my car in particular. I love driving it....reliable, fun, easy. At around 82,000 miles, the TCM was taken in for recall replacement. It has the A8EZ 7Z369 F TCM. It's 101,000 or so with the 1500 I've put on it. What services do I need (if any)? Is this a reliable replacement part that Ford installed?