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Learning to do your brakes can save you a ton of money over time. Most of the time you can do a complete brake job with a basic socket set and a large c clamp(or anything to compress the caliper piston, like a big pair of channel locks or a specialized tool). I believe you also need a large hex key to remove the caliper slide pins on that car.
I'd recommend getting a torque wrench for safety reasons. Buy a repair manual or find a tutorial before you start and check what tools you'll need. A good guide will include torque specs for the caliper mounting and slide bolts.
Many auto parts stores will do free loans of specialized tools, like spring compressors, bearing tools, pullers, etc. I've saved tons by borrowing tools from AutoZone.
Don't force it if a bolt won't come loose. Apply penetrating oil and wait, if it still won't come loose apply heat and more oil.
Have fun!
Some cars need a special caliper wind-back tool because the cylinder screws into the caliper. As with most specialty tools, you can usually get a loaner tool from an auto parts store if you put down a deposit.
That's the goal - a new hobby that'll eventually save me some money!
I picked one up last week, actually, and used it this weekend when I fixed a misaligned hubcap (held on by lug nuts) on the family car. I'll probably shop around for repair manuals next.
I've had luck finding pdf repair manuals on torrent sites and on web forums. The Haynes/Chilton physical manuals are convenient sometimes, but the factory service manual in PDF format is usually better quality especially the diagrams.
I found this, it's for a 2014, which I believe is mk6: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s7wts7x85s2yu9e/2014%20Fiesta.zip?dl=0
Hope that helps, enjoy!
pirate a copy of ALLDATA or Mitchell1, I find the navigation much easier than the pdfs
This is very helpful. Thanks a lot