Brake system of the car Ford Focus 2

Features of the brake system
The Ford Focus II 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, their causes and remedies
Cause of malfunction Remedy Increased brake pedal travel Leakage of brake fluid from working brake cylinders Replace failed working brake cylinders, wash and dry pads,...

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...

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 tank cap.. 3.... and pump out the brake fluid from the tank, 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 tank cap.. 2.... and pump out the brake fluid from the...

Replacing Pressure Regulators
Replace pressure regulators only as a set (2 pcs.). You will need: key «at 17» … …special wrench for brake lines «on 10». 1. Remove the battery tray ( cm. «Removal and...

Replacing the vacuum 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: Because the length and shape of...

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:...

Removing and installing the brake pedal
The brake pedal is removed to replace it if there is a creak, seizing or increased play, as well as if the return spring is damaged. In addition, the brake...

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
You will need: socket head «at 15» … …special wrench for brake lines «at 14», wrench for wheel nuts, container for draining brake fluid. 1. Remove the wheel from the...

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...

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...
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Replacing the front parking brake cable
Replace the front parking brake cable if it is overstretched (impossibility of adjusting the parking brake), mechanical damage to the cores of the cable or threaded tip....

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....

Removal and installation of the parking brake lever
Remove the lever assembly for replacement when the gear sector or pawl is worn or damaged. You will need: keys «for 8», «on 10», «at 13», flat blade screwdriver. 1....

Replacing wheel speed sensors
Rear wheel speed sensor mounted on the rear wheel hub. NOTE: For clarity, the rear suspension spring has been removed and the lower shock mount has been disconnected....