Brake system of the car Ford Escort 4

General information about the brake system
The car uses a working brake system with hydraulic drive and diagonal separation of circuits, which significantly increases the safety of driving a car. One drive...

Specifications of the brake system
Front disc brakes Brake mechanism with one piston and floating bracket Brake disc diameter 239.45 mm Nominal disc thickness 10.0 mm Minimum allowable thickness 8.7mm...

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Caliper mounting bolts 52 - 62 Nm Bolts of fastening of the case of the cylinder of a support 18 - 24 Nm Bolt of fastening of a rear brake shield 21 – 25 Nm Pipe...

Removal and installation of front brake pads
Front wheel brake caliper 1 - internal brake shoe; 2 - guide pin; 3 - bracket; 4 - external brake shoe; 5 - mounting bracket; 6 - dust cap; 7 - sealing ring; 8 - piston;...

Removal and installation of a forward support of brakes and a brake disk
Withdrawal 1. Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the vehicle, unscrew the bolts and remove the wheels. 2. Unscrew the brake hose and close its hole with a plug. 3. If there...

Removal and installation of rear brake pads
Rear wheel brake (in models since February 1983) 1 - front brake shoe; 2 - expanding bar; 3 - spring; 4 – working brake cylinder; 5 - brake shield; 6 - bleed valve; 7 –...

Removal and installation of back working brake cylinders
Working brake cylinder 1 - dust cap; 2 - bleed valve; 3 – the case of the brake cylinder; 4 - dust cap; 5 - piston; 6 - sealing ring; 7 - spring 1. Remove rear brake...

Master brake cylinder — removal and installation
Master brake cylinder 1 - sealing ring; 2 - the primary piston of the drive; 3 - washer; 4 - sealing ring; 5 - spring; 6 - glass; 7 - sealing ring; 8 - drive piston; 9 -...

Vacuum brake booster — removal and installation
Vacuum booster with bracket 1 - plug with a level sensor; 2 - gasket; 3 - tank; 4 - the main brake cylinder; 5 - check valve; 6 - vacuum hose; 7 - vacuum brake booster;...

Removal of air from the brake system
After each repair during which the brake circuit is opened, the air must be bled from the brake system. In general, it is necessary to bleed the hydraulic system if you...

Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake actuator Adjustment 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and fully release the parking brake lever. 2. Measure the stroke of the control plastic plungers....

Replacing the parking brake cables
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and release the parking brake. 2. Unlock the adjusting nut by inserting a screwdriver between it and the sleeve. 3. Remove rear wheels...

Anti-Lock Braking System — Design Description
Elements of the brake system with ABS 1 - modulators; 2 – the main brake cylinder; 3 - pressure regulator; 4 – brake pipes; 5 - toothed belts ABS modulator 1 - pulley; 2...

Brake system maintenance
Brake fluid level It is necessary to periodically check the level of brake fluid in the tank located on the main brake cylinder. The brake fluid level must not exceed...

The main malfunctions of the brake system
CAUSE ELIMINATION METHOD Increased brake pedal travel Leakage of brake fluid from the wheel cylinders of the brake mechanisms, while oil stains are observed on the...