How to: Change REAR disc brakes, rotors & pads (Ford Mondeo Mk3)

Replacing the rear brake pads and rotors (discs) on my Mondeo (2002 Mk3 hatchback), a complete guide.

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You will need:
Brake disc rotors and pads...
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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 mm hex socket 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
Long nose pliers, or...
... 12 mm hex key or bit, 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
Rags.

Torque values:
Slider pin bolts: 30 NM
Carrier bolts: 80 NM
Wheel lug nuts: 90 NM

== Official notes on retracting and aligning the piston for the Mondeo Mk3: ==

To 09-2004:
Left side ~ Align circular cutout on piston with raised nib. (This is the one shown in the video).
Right side ~ Align circular cutout on piston opposite raised nib.

Retract the brake caliper piston using a hex bit and applying pressure.

4 & 5 door ~
Retract left side by rotating COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Retract right side by rotating CLOCKWISE.

Estate/wagon ~
Retract left side by rotating CLOCKWISE.
Retract right side by rotating COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

From 09-2004:
Align indents in the brake caliper pistons with the brake pad locating pins.

Retract the brake caliper piston using winding tool.

4 & 5 door ~
Retract left side by rotating CLOCKWISE.
Retract right side by rotating COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

Estate/wagon ~
Retract left side by rotating COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Retract right side by rotating CLOCKWISE.

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