Brake system of the car Ford Fiesta 4

General information about the brake system
General information about the brake system
The brake system of the car is used to reduce the speed of movement and its quick stop, as well as to keep it in place when parking. Vehicles must be equipped with two...

Checking the hydraulic drive of the brake system
Checking the hydraulic drive of the brake system
SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. To determine leaks in the hydraulic drive of the brake system, it is necessary to ensure that the vehicle is parked on a dry floor or platform. 2....

Checking the vacuum brake booster
Checking the vacuum brake booster
SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. Stop the engine. Press the brake pedal several times and keep it pressed. 2. Start the engine. With a working vacuum booster, the brake pedal should...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS), BTCS and EBD
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), BTCS and EBD
ABS and BTCS improve active driving safety, with BTCS replacing the mechanical rear brake pressure regulator. ABS provides full control under heavy braking, while BTCS...

Fiesta braking system
Fiesta braking system
The braking system of the Ford Fiesta has been thoroughly upgraded since 1996. Disc brake mechanisms are installed on the front axle, the thickness of the brake discs of...

Diagnostics and repair of the brake system
Diagnostics and repair of the brake system
For the normal functioning of such an important system as the brake, it is necessary to carry out regular checks, and not just the maintenance prescribed by the...

Checking the brake fluid level
Checking the brake fluid level
Pic. 14.8. Control lamp of insufficient level of a brake liquid If the brake fluid level is insufficient, a warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster of the...

Checking the brake system
Checking the brake system
You can check the brake system yourself on a flat, horizontal paved area closed to traffic. SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. First of all, check the braking from a low vehicle speed....

Measuring the thickness of the brake pads of the front disc brakes
Measuring the thickness of the brake pads of the front disc brakes
Front disc brake pads wear faster than rear brake pads. Check the thickness of the brake pads every 15,000 km or once a year. On all Fiesta models, the minimum allowable...

Checking the condition of the brake discs
Checking the condition of the brake discs
After removing the wheels to check the condition of the brake pads, check the condition of the brake discs. Brake disc dimensions, mm Diameter 240 Nominal thickness 12/...

Measuring the lining thickness of the rear drum brake pads
Measuring the lining thickness of the rear drum brake pads
The pad on the advancing brake pad is always thicker than on the retracted brake pad: during operation, the advancing brake pad wears faster, so both pads approximately...

Removing air from the brake system (bleeding)
Removing air from the brake system (bleeding)
Bleeding the hydraulic brake drive is necessary to remove air, which significantly reduces braking efficiency. Air can get into the hydraulic drive due to...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Brake Fluid Replacement
Brake fluid should be changed every two years. Not only is the risk of vapor bubbles highly recommended to change the brake fluid, but also the possibility of corrosion...

Removing the brake fluid reservoir from the brake master cylinder
Removing the brake fluid reservoir from the brake master cylinder
SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector from the plug. 2. Remove the plug. Do not put a plug with a brake fluid level sensor on the...

Removing the brake master cylinder
Removing the brake master cylinder
Before removing the master brake cylinder, make sure that there is no vacuum in the vacuum brake booster. To do this, remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum brake...

Removing the vacuum brake booster
Removing the vacuum brake booster
Before removing the master brake cylinder, make sure that there is no vacuum in the vacuum brake booster. To do this, remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum brake...

Removing the vacuum pump on vehicles with diesel engines
Removing the vacuum pump on vehicles with diesel engines
SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. Remove the cylinder head cover. 2. Turn the crankshaft until the drive shaft completely removes the load from the pump pusher. 3. Remove the vacuum...

Removing the brake hose
Removing the brake hose
SEQUENCE OF WORK Pic. 14.15. Connection of a brake hose with a brake tube: 1 – a lock spring; 2 - mounting plate; 3 – a carving flange of a brake tube; 4 - hexagon; 5 -...

Replacing disc brake pads
Replacing disc brake pads
Pic. 14.17. Front disc brake: 1 - brake disc; 2 - clamp; 3 - external brake shoe; 4 - internal brake shoe; 5 - mounting plate; 6 - bleed valve; 7 - bolt; 8 - support; 9...

Removing the brake disc
Removing the brake disc
If the brake disc needs to be replaced, both brake discs must be replaced to ensure uniform braking. When replacing the brake discs, the brake pads must also be...

Checking the caliper piston and replacing the piston protection ring
Checking the caliper piston and replacing the piston protection ring
If the protective ring is damaged or carelessly installed, dirt and moisture penetrate the caliper cylinder. In this case, it is necessary to replace the ring as soon as...

Removing the brake drum
Removing the brake drum
20,000 km, 12 months SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. Raise the vehicle in a level and level position and secure it on stands. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Remove the protective cover...

Replacing the brake pads on the rear drum brakes
Replacing the brake pads on the rear drum brakes
Pic. 14.23. Rear wheel drum brake: 1 – rear brake protective cover; 2 - brake shoe; 3 – parking brake cable; 4 - emphasis; 5 – brake drum with wheel hub; 6 – a clip of...

Removing the wheel brake cylinder
Removing the wheel brake cylinder
When you remove the wheel brake cylinder, as a rule, brake fluid always flows out of the hydraulic brake system. Fluid leakage can be prevented by loosening the bleeder...

Parking brake
Parking brake
Pic. 14.28. Connection of the front and rear parking brake cables: 1 - front parking brake cable; 2 – a clamp of a back left cable of a parking brake; 3 – a fixing clip...

Replacing the parking brake cables
Replacing the parking brake cables
Front parking brake cable SEQUENCE OF WORK 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it to stands. Place blocks or stones under the front wheels. Remove rear wheels....

Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment
First of all, check that the parking brake cables are correctly laid in the supports and clamps. The adjustment device must also function flawlessly. SEQUENCE OF WORK 1....

Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and methods of elimination