Brake system malfunctions (Mondeo 1 and 2)

Note: To confirm that the brake system is the problem, make sure the tires are in good condition and properly inflated, that the front wheel alignment is within the recommended limits, and that the vehicle is evenly loaded. Except for checking the condition of all pipes, hoses, and connections, any ABS or traction control system problem should be referred to your dealer.

The car pulls to one side when braking

• Worn, damaged or contaminated front or rear brake pads on one side (Chapter 1).
• Caliper/wheel cylinder piston seizing or partially seizing (Chapter 9).
• The linings of the brake shoes installed on one axle of the vehicle are made of different materials (Chapter 1).
• Loosening the caliper mounting bolts (Chapter 9).
• Worn or damaged suspension or steering components (Chapter 10).

Noise (squealing) when applying brakes

• Wear of the friction lining down to the base metal of the brake shoe (Chapter 1).
• Excessive corrosion of the brake disc or drum (may occur during long-term storage of the vehicle) (Chapter 1).
• Foreign particles (stone fragments, etc.) getting stuck inside the brake and coming into contact with the disc (Chapter 1).

Excessive brake pedal travel

• The rear brake self-adjusting mechanism does not work - drum brakes (Chapter 9).
• Master cylinder malfunction (Chapter 9).
• Air in the hydraulic system (Chapter 9).

Feeling of "elasticity" when pressing the brake pedal

• Air in the hydraulic system (Chapter 9).
• Deterioration of the brake system hoses (Chapter 9).
• Loosen the master cylinder mounting nuts (Chapter 9).
• Master cylinder malfunction (Chapter 9).

Excessive brake pedal force is required to stop the vehicle

• Vacuum booster malfunction (Chapter 9).
• Disconnection, damage or poor connection of the brake booster vacuum hose (Chapter 9).
• Malfunction of the primary or secondary hydraulic circuit (Chapter 9).
• Brake caliper or wheel cylinder sticking (Chapter 9).
• Incorrect installation of brake pads (Chapter 9).
• Installation of brake pads of a non-regulated type (Chapter 1).
• Contamination of brake pad linings (Chapter 1).

Feeling intense vibration when braking through the brake pedal or steering wheel

• Excessive end runout or warpage of discs/drums (Chapter 9).
• Wear of brake pad linings (Chapter 1).
• Loosening the brake caliper mounting bolts (Chapter 9).
• Worn suspension or steering components (Chapter 10).

Brake sticking

• The brake caliper piston or wheel cylinder is seizing (Chapter 9).
• Incorrect adjustment of the handbrake mechanism (Chapter 9).
• Master cylinder malfunction (Chapter 9).

Wheel locking during normal braking

• Contamination of the rear brake shoe linings (Chapters 1 and 9).
• Brake pressure regulating valve malfunction (Chapter 9).

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