Brake system of the car Ford Fusion

Features of the brake system
The Ford Fusion is equipped with two independent braking systems: working and parking. The first, equipped with a hydraulic drive, provides braking when the car is...

Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and remedies

Bleeding the hydraulic drive of the brake system
The hydraulic brake drive is pumped to remove air that got there when filling with liquid after replacing it or after repairing the hydraulic drive units associated with...

Checking the position of the brake pedal
The correct position of the brake pedal in the free state and when pressed to the stop (pedal travel) serves as one of the criteria for checking the health of the brake...

Master brake cylinder — general information
As practice shows, in many cases, rebuilding a cylinder in garage conditions does not lead to the desired result. In addition, the brake master cylinder directly affects...

Replacing the reservoir of the main brake cylinder
You will need a TORX T25 key. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the reservoir cap and pump out the brake fluid from the reservoir, for...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
You will need: TORX T25 wrenches, «at 13», «at 17» … …special wrench for brake lines «on 10». 1. Remove the reservoir cap and pump out the brake fluid from the...

Vacuum brake booster — general information
The vacuum brake booster is a complex structure that is difficult to disassemble. It requires qualified personnel and special equipment for its adjustment and repair. In...

Replacing the vacuum brake booster
You will need: keys «at 13», «at 17», end head «at 13», pliers, flat blade screwdriver… …special wrench for brake lines «on 10». Note. Due to the fact that the length...

Replacement of hoses and tubes of the hydraulic drive of the brakes
Replace hoses and tubes if damaged. In addition, as a preventive measure, we recommend replacing hoses every 100,000 km or 5 years of vehicle operation (whichever comes...

Replacement of brake hoses
Four brake hoses are used on a car: two (rear) for connecting pipelines to the working cylinders of the rear brake mechanisms and two (front) for connecting pipelines to...

Replacement of brake pipes
Connections of tubes with all units of the brake system and hoses, as well as the principles of their replacement, are the same. All tube nuts are turnkey «at 11». Note....

Replacing the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the front wheel
Check the condition of the brake pads at every service. Brake pads need to be replaced when the pads are worn (minimum allowable thickness of friction linings 1.5 mm),...

Replacing the caliper assembly with the guide pads
Details of a support of the brake mechanism of a forward wheel are shown on fig. 9.5. Pic. 9.5. Front wheel caliper details: 1 - internal brake shoe; 2 - external brake...

Brake disc replacement
If there are scuffs, deep scratches and other defects on the working surface of the disc that increase pad wear and reduce braking efficiency, as well as in case of...

Rear wheel brakes — general information
All parts of the rear brake mechanism can be removed when disassembling the brake mechanism and replaced with new ones. The exception is the working cylinder. As...

Removal and installation of a brake drum
The brake drum is removed to replace it if the working surface is damaged or worn (maximum allowable drum diameter 230.2 mm), as well as for monitoring the condition of...

Replacing the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the rear wheel
The minimum allowable thickness of the friction linings of the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the rear wheel is 1.0 mm. Note. It is difficult to measure the...

Replacing the working cylinder of the brake mechanisms of the rear wheels
If during operation there are leaks of brake fluid on the brake drum and the inner side of the wheel, or if the pistons in the cylinder are jammed, replace the working...

Parking brake actuator adjustment
For a preliminary check of the correct adjustment of the parking brake drive, lift the drive lever up to the stop - you should hear about 5-7 clicks of the ratchet...

Replacing the rear parking brake cables
Replace the rear parking brake cables if they are overstretched (impossibility of adjusting the parking brake), mechanical damage to the cable cores or their sheaths....