Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Ford Galaxy

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00 ~150–200£
Estimated time 1h30–2h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–200£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Galaxy 1995-2000 7
  • 1.9 TDI (PDE) Diesel (ANU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (NSE)
  • 2.3 16V Petrol (Y5B)
Galaxy 2000-2006 8
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB (ASZ1))
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (ZVSA)
  • 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SA)
  • 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SB)
  • 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AYL)
Galaxy 2006-2015 26
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB)
  • 2.0 FFV (Duratec-HE) Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TBWA)
  • 2.0 FFV (Duratec-HE) Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TBWB)
  • 2.0 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (TNWA)
  • 2.0 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (TNWB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KLWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TYWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KNWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4BA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4WA)
  • 2.3 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (SEWA)
Galaxy 2015-2025 18
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCJ)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP)
  • 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CD)
  • 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE)
  • 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CJ)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CH)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CJ)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCCC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNCA)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CB)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CD)
Renew both front brake discs 1h30–2h00
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30–2h00

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Ford Galaxy?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Ford Galaxy front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Ford Galaxy?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Ford Galaxy front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Galaxy 1995-2000 1995-2000 1.9 TDI (PDE) Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 2.0 8V Petrol (NSE), 2.3 16V Petrol (Y5B) Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2000-2006 2000-2006 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB (ASZ1)), 2.0 8V Petrol (ZVSA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SB), 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AYL) Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2006-2015 2006-2015 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB), 2.0 F… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCJ), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CD), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CJ), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T… Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2021-2025 2021-2025 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGCA) Electricity, Petrol

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