Brake system of the car Ford Mondeo 4

Brake system
The Ford Mondeo is equipped with two independent braking systems: working and parking. The first, equipped with a hydraulic drive, provides braking when the car is...

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...

Checking the operation of the vacuum brake booster
You will need: flat blade screwdriver, rubber bulb. If the vacuum booster fails, the force on the brake pedal increases significantly, which negatively affects driving....

Checking the degree of wear of brake pads and discs
You will need: a balloon wrench, caliper or ruler. NOTE: If the vehicle pulls to the side or noise is heard when braking, check the condition of the brake pads. 1. Place...

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...

Brake Fluid Replacement
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, brake fluid should be replaced after 40 thousand kilometers or 2 years of operation (whichever comes first). You will...

Replacing the reservoir of the main brake cylinder
You will need a TORX T25 key. 1. Disconnect a wire from the minus plug of the storage battery. 2. Remove the decorative engine cover ( see Removal and installation of a...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
You will need: TORX T25 keys, "15" or a special key for brake pipes "15", "17". NOTE: Brake pipe fastening nuts are usually very tightly tightened; when you try to...

Replacing the vacuum booster
You will need: wrenches "for 13", "for 17", "for 15" or a special key for brake pipelines "for 15", a socket head "for 13", pliers, a screwdriver with a flat blade....

Replacement of brake hoses
To replace the brake hose of the front wheel brake, do the following. 1. For ease of operation, remove the front wheel from the side of the hose being replaced. 2....

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. 1. To replace any tube, unscrew the nut...

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. You will need: socket head "13",...
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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 (the minimum allowable thickness of the friction linings is...

Front wheel brake caliper replacement
You will need: an 18mm socket, a special 14mm wrench for brake pipes, a wrench for wheel nuts, a container for draining brake fluid. NOTE: This is what the special brake...

Replacing the brake disc of the front wheel brake mechanism
You will need: socket head "18", a screwdriver with a thin blade, a wrench for wheel nuts. If there are scuffs, deep scratches and other defects on the working surface...

Replacing the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the rear wheel
Check the condition of the brake pads at every service. Brake pads need to be replaced when the pads are worn (the minimum allowable thickness of friction linings is 1.5...

Rear wheel brake caliper replacement
You will need: a wrench or socket "15", a special wrench for brake pipes "14", pliers with thin jaws, a wrench for wheel nuts, a container for draining brake fluid....

Replacing the brake disc of the rear wheel brake mechanism
You will need: socket head "15", wrench for wheel nuts. If there are scuffs, deep scratches and other defects on the working surface of the disc that increase pad wear...

Parking brake actuator adjustment
Pic. 9.6. Parking brake drive adjusting unit: 1, 5 – rear parking brake drive cables; 2 - equalizer; 3 - adjusting nut; 4 – a forward cable of a drive of a parking...

Replacing the front parking brake cable
Replace the front parking brake cable if it is overstretched (impossibility of adjusting the parking brake) and mechanical damage to the cable cores. You will need:...

Replacing the rear parking brake cables
Pic. 9.7. Removing the rear parking brake cables: 1 - front parking brake cable; 2 - equalizer; 3 - adjusting nut; 4 – back cables of a drive of a parking brake; 5 – an...

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: a 10 wrench, flat and Phillips screwdrivers. 1. Disconnect a...

Checking the level and topping up the brake fluid in the reservoir of the hydraulic brake system and clutch release
You will need: brake fluid, clean rag. TIP: The type of brake fluid is Ford or Motorcraft Super DOT-4 brake fluid. USEFUL ADVICE: We recommend checking the level before...