The brake calipers are mounted on the steering knuckles. Here we are talking about the so-called floating caliper with one piston, which acts with the same braking force on both brake pads. All designs use ventilated brake discs.
The rear disc brake calipers have two opposite pistons that act on a separate brake disc made of high-strength steel. Asbestos-free material is used for the production of brake pads. Standard drum brakes have one active (pressed) brake pad and one passive (squeezed) brake pad. The use of thin and thick brake pads maintains their proportional wear.
The rear brake drum, wheel hub, axle boss and wheel bearing form a unit that is attached to the rear axle.
The parking brake lever, which is located between the seats, is connected via a cable system to the rear wheels. In earlier models, the automatic self-adjusting parking brake was achieved by means of a "ratchet mechanism with a latch" on the parking brake lever.
All models are equipped with a brake booster, which is attached directly to the master cylinder. The hydraulic unit of the ABS system is connected to the brake system. In cars with a standard brake system, a pressure-sensitive pressure-reducing valve is installed in the outlet channel of the master cylinder. These valves regulate the brake pressure to the rear wheels to prevent their premature locking.
Perform all work on the brake system with special care. Clean, check, replace or repair on both sides of the car.
Warning: When performing all the described removal and installation work, the vehicle must be securely supported on lifting devices, since the work is performed from underneath the vehicle. Perform all work with the brakes very carefully - your safety and the safety of other road users depend on their quality.
(The article was taken in its entirety from the specified website FORDBOOK)