Brake system of the car Ford Escort 4

General information about the braking system
The vehicle uses a hydraulically driven service brake system with diagonally split circuits, which significantly increases the safety of driving the vehicle. One drive...

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

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Caliper mounting bolts 52 – 62 Nm Bolts for fastening the caliper cylinder housing 18 – 24 Nm Rear Brake Shield Mounting Bolt 21 – 25 Nm Pipeline connections 12 – 15 Nm...

Removing and installing front brake pads
Front wheel brake caliper 1 – inner brake shoe; 2 – guide pin; 3 – bracket; 4 – outer brake shoe; 5 – mounting bracket; 6 – dust cap; 7 – sealing ring; 8 – piston; 9 –...

Removing and installing the front brake caliper and brake disc
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel mounting 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...

Removing and installing rear brake pads
Rear wheel brake mechanism (on models from February 1983) 1 – front brake shoe; 2 – expansion bar; 3 – spring; 4 – working brake cylinder; 5 – brake shield; 6 – bleed...

Removing and installing rear wheel brake cylinders
Working brake cylinder 1 – dust cap; 2 – bleed nipple; 3 – brake cylinder housing; 4 – dust cap; 5 – piston; 6 – sealing ring; 7 – spring 1. Remove the rear brake pads....

Master Brake Cylinder — Removal and Installation
Master brake cylinder 1 – sealing ring; 2 – primary drive piston; 3 – washer; 4 – sealing ring; 5 – spring; 6 – glass; 7 – sealing ring; 8 – drive piston; 9 – washer; 10...

Vacuum brake booster — removal and installation
Vacuum booster with bracket 1 – plug with level sensor; 2 – gasket; 3 – tank; 4 – main brake cylinder; 5 – check valve; 6 – vacuum hose; 7 – brake booster; 8 – shaft...

Bleeding the brake system
After each repair during which the brake circuit was opened, the brake system should be bled. In general, the hydraulic system should be bled if the brake pedal has to...

Adjusting the parking brake
Parking brake actuator Adjustment 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and release the parking brake lever completely. 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. Remove the locking mechanism of the adjusting nut by inserting a screwdriver between it and the...

Anti-lock braking system — design description
Elements of the braking system with ABS 1 – modulators; 2 – main brake cylinder; 3 – pressure regulator; 4 – brake pipes; 5 – toothed belts ABS modulator 1 – pulley; 2 –...

Maintenance of the brake system
Brake fluid level It is necessary to periodically check the brake fluid level in the reservoir located on the main brake cylinder. The brake fluid level should not be...

Main faults of the brake system
CAUSE METHOD OF ELIMINATION Increased brake pedal travel Brake fluid leaking from the wheel cylinders of the brake mechanisms, with oil stains observed on the calipers...

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