Ford S-MAX and Galaxy (2006 - 2015) - Replace the rear brake pads

Do you need to Replace the rear brake pads on your Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2015) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Ford S-MAX (2006 - 2015) manual covers the petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-...
What's covered:
Turbo-diesel:
Ford S-MAX 1.6L 2006 - 2015
Ford S-MAX 1.8L 2006 - 2015
Ford S-MAX 2.0L 2006 - 2015
Ford S-MAX 2.2L 2006 - 2015
Ford Galaxy 1.6L 2006 - 2015
Ford Galaxy 1.8L 2006 - 2015
Ford Galaxy 2.0L 2006 - 2015
Ford Galaxy 2.2L 2006 - 2015
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover petrol models or Powershift™ or automatic transmissions, Does NOT cover new S-MAX and Galaxy ranges introduced July 2015

[@ColinWatters]

Thanks for the video. The brakes on my 2018 S-Max were slightly different as it has electric parking brake. I used Forescan to put the brakes into service mode (choc wheels first!). This retracts the piston but I still needed to push it back a bit further with a G-Clamp (no big force required). Otherwise I needed a 7mm hex for the pins and 15mm socket for the bracket bolts. The outer pads I used (Pagid) came with a 3M adhesive pad attached. Needed to clean the bracket and remove the backing tape before fitting. Apparently there are ways to do it without Forscan but the free version worked for me.

[@HaynesManuals]

Well done! The Forescan will put the caliper motors in the fully retacted position, but as you say, you still need to push the pistons back a bit.

[@davidscothern8513]

The cranked spanner you're using for the bleed nipple makes all the difference. For mysterious reasons, Ford have come up with a design where it's improbably difficult to open the bleed nipple without one.

[@peterpanbigdick.]

Thanks Haynes realy helpful and clear.

[@HaynesManuals]

You're welcome!

[@tycas5699]

Hi Haynes Manual!
I ordered some shims to replace mine and didn’t pay attention by dismounting them. Now i realize that the shims are slightly different. 2 are à little bit golden colored and a bit longer. The 2 others are silver and a bit shorter. Could you help me by telling me where should which one go ? Thank you ! 😀

[@HaynesManuals]

If I remember correctly, the shims on the rear of the project vehicle were identical - it was a while ago though. Probably best to check with a Ford dealer parts dept.