The hydraulic braking system is divided into two circuits acting diagonally. One circuit drives the front right / rear left wheel, the second - front left / right rear. Thus. if one circuit fails, for example, when a hose breaks, the other circuit allows you to stop the car. The pressure in both circuits is created when the brake pedal is pressed by the main brake cylinder of type "Tandem".
The expansion tank of the brake system is located in the engine compartment above the master brake cylinder and provides the entire system with brake fluid. The vacuum brake booster on a gasoline engine uses the vacuum created when air is sucked in. If necessary, the pressure on the pedal is increased by a vacuum booster. Since the suction vacuum is insufficient on a diesel engine, a vacuum pump is installed on the cylinder head flange to create a vacuum for the brake booster. The vacuum pump is driven by the camshaft.
The front brakes are equipped with a floating caliper. When using a floating caliper, only one piston is needed to press both pads against the brake disc.
The parking brake has a cable drive to the rear wheels.
The pads on the front disc and rear drum brakes adjust automatically, so adjusting the rear brake is only necessary after a repair that took apart the wheel brakes.
When cleaning the wheel brakes, dust is separated from the wear of the brake linings. Avoid inhalation of this dust, which may cause damage to the respiratory tract.
Depending on the model, different pads are used on cars. It is recommended to use overlays approved by the FORD factory.
Work on the repair and maintenance of the brake system requires exceptional cleanliness and strict adherence to the technology of their implementation. If you do not have sufficient experience, then carry out repairs and maintenance at a service station.
Note! When driving on wet roads, depress the brake pedal from time to time to remove deposits from the brake discs. Although centrifugal forces tear water off the brake discs, a thin film of silicones, tire wear, grease and other contaminants remains on them, which reduces the effectiveness of the brakes.
Before leaving the car after driving on a wet road, especially in winter when the road is covered with salt, it is advisable to dry the brakes by lightly braking the car to a complete stop, and thus reduce the likelihood of corrosion on the brake discs.
After the installation of new overlays, the process of their running-in takes place for the first time. During the first 200 km, avoid unnecessary emergency braking.
Brake discs that are corroded produce a rumble during braking, which is not eliminated over time. In this case, the brake disc must be replaced.
Dirt soldered into the brake lining and clogged rain grooves on the brake linings cause marks on the surface of the brake disc, resulting in reduced brake performance.
Attention! If the brake pedal travel changes after cornering, the outer diameter of the brake discs must be checked for end play, and if necessary, replace the brake disc.
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