Brake system of the car Ford Fiesta 2

Description of the brake system
Ford Fiestas are optionally equipped with ABC systems. In this case, each of the front wheels drives an adjustment unit. Each unit adjusts one circuit, covering one...

Adjusting the handbrake
The handbrake is self-adjusting. To adjust the handbrake lever travel, press the main brake pedal, leaving the handbrake lever free. If this procedure does not bring the...

Replacing disc brake pads
Raise the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheel. Remove the spring catch from the brake cylinder housing (Fig. 6.1). Remove the caliper guide rods (Fig. 6.2)....

Replacing drum brake shoes
Remove the rear wheels after raising the vehicle. Loosen the brake shoe clearance adjuster through the holes in the brake shield (Fig. 6.4). Loosen the bolts securing...

Removing and installing the front brake caliper
Raise the front of the car. Remove the front wheels. Clamp the elastic brake hose with special pliers. Unscrew the bolts securing the caliper bracket to the suspension...

Removing and installing the brake disc
Raise the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheels. Remove the bolts securing the caliper bracket to the suspension column. Do not disconnect the flexible brake...

Replacing the rear brake cylinder
Remove the brake drum. To do this, remove the drum together with the hub, moving it away from the brake shield. Unscrew and remove the central hub mounting nut....

Replacing the handbrake cable
Raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the rear wheels. Remove the brake drums. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the balance lever and remove it from the brake...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
Remove the filler cap of the brake fluid expansion tank. Remove (by suction) the brake fluid from the expansion tank. Disconnect the brake pipes from the master...

Replacing the brake pressure regulator
Disconnect the ground wire from the battery clamp. Disconnect the brake pipes from the brake pressure regulator (Fig. 6.11) and immediately close the open ends. Unscrew...

Removal and installation of the brake booster
Disconnect the vacuum line from the vacuum booster (Fig. 6.13). Remove the brake master cylinder using the description given earlier. Disconnect the main brake pedal...

Bleeding the brake system and replacing brake fluid
A special device is required to bleed the brake system. The same device is used to replace the brake fluid. The traditional method of bleeding the brake system by using...

Removing and installing the pressure regulating valve
Raise the vehicle, but make sure the wheels remain in contact with the floor. Remove the spare wheel and its mount. Disconnect the pressure control valve rod from the...

Removing and installing the adjustment unit
Disconnect the vehicle ground cable from the battery clamp. Place a brake fluid container under the expansion tank located on the master cylinder. Disconnect the elastic...

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