The hydraulic brake system is divided into two circuits operating diagonally. One circuit drives the front right/rear left wheel, the second - front left/rear right. Thus, if one circuit fails, for example, if a hose breaks, the other circuit allows you to stop the car. Pressure in both circuits is created when you press the brake pedal by the main brake cylinder of the "Tandem" type.
The expansion tank of the brake system is located in the engine compartment above the main brake cylinder and supplies the entire system with brake fluid. The vacuum brake booster uses the vacuum created by air suction on a gasoline engine. If necessary, the force of pressing the pedal is increased by the vacuum booster. Since the vacuum during suction is insufficient on a diesel engine, a vacuum pump is installed on the flange of the cylinder head to create a vacuum for the brake booster. The vacuum pump is driven by the camshaft.
The front brakes are equipped with a floating caliper. When using a floating caliper, only one piston is needed to press both pads against the brake disc.
The parking brake has a cable drive to the rear wheels.
The front disc and rear drum brake pads are automatically adjusted, so the rear brake only needs to be adjusted after a repair that involved disassembling the wheel brakes.
When cleaning the wheel brakes, dust from the wear of the brake linings is released. Avoid inhaling this dust, which can cause damage to the respiratory tract.
Depending on the model, different brake pads are used on cars. It is recommended to use pads approved for use by the FORD plant.
Repair and maintenance work on the brake system requires exceptional cleanliness and precise adherence to the technology of their implementation. If you do not have sufficient experience, then carry out repairs and maintenance at a service station.
Note! When driving on wet roads, press the brake pedal from time to time to remove the film from the brake discs. Although centrifugal forces tear water off the brake discs, a thin film of silicones, tire wear products, grease and other contaminants remains on them, which reduces the effectiveness of the brakes.
Before leaving the car after driving on a wet road, especially in winter when the road is sprinkled with salt, it is advisable to dry the brakes by lightly braking the car until it comes to a complete stop, and thus reduce the likelihood of corrosion on the brake discs.
After installing new pads, the first period of time is the process of their running in. During the first 200 km, avoid unnecessary emergency braking.
Corroded brake discs produce a rattling noise when braking, which does not disappear over time. In this case, the brake disc must be replaced.
Dirt welded into the brake lining and clogged rain grooves on the brake linings will cause scratches on the brake disc surface, which will reduce brake performance.
Attention! If the brake pedal travel changes after cornering, it is necessary to check the end runout of the brake discs on the outer diameter, and replace the brake disc if necessary.