Brake system of the car Ford Escort 3

Features of the device

The service brake system has a diagonally split circuit. The hydraulic drive includes a vacuum brake booster and a rear brake pressure regulator. The front service...

Replacing the front brake pads

Raise the front of the vehicle on stands and remove the wheel from the desired side. If the vehicle is equipped with a brake pad wear sensor, disconnect its connector 2...

Removing and installing the front wheel brake mechanism

Raise the front of the vehicle on stands and remove the wheel from the desired side. Loosen the nipple and disconnect the flexible hose from the wheel cylinder. Plug the...

Replacing the rear wheel brake pads

Raise the rear of the vehicle on stands and remove the wheel on the desired side. Make sure the parking brake is not applied. Remove the hub cap, remove the cotter pin,...

Removing and installing the rear wheel brake mechanism

Removing and installing the brake drum Removal and installation of the brake drum is carried out according to the instructions in the section " Rear suspension "....

Removing air from the hydraulic drive

Place the vehicle on a level surface or on a lift. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and add brake fluid to the "MAX" mark. Remove the cap from the brake bleed...

Removing and installing the master cylinder

Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe. Disconnect the pipes from the master cylinder...

Disassembly and assembly of the master cylinder

Remove the master cylinder. Carefully disconnect the reservoir and remove the sealing gaskets. Clamp the master cylinder in a vice with soft metal pads and unscrew the...

Removing and installing the vacuum booster

Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals and remove the retaining ring from the pushrod that connects it to the pedal. Disconnect the pipes from the master...

Adjusting the parking brake

Make sure that the parking brake cable is installed correctly in the guides and clamps. Check the free play of the adjusting plungers, which should be 1.0-2.5 mm. Make...




Escort 5 
Escort 4 
Escort 3 
We use cookies to ensure the site works smoothly, remembers your settings, and is convenient for you 🍪