The braking system of car Ford Transit 2

Brake system — basic information
System type: Hydraulic, dual-circuit system with diagonal or longitudinal division of circuits, with front disc and rear drum brakes. A vacuum booster is used as an...

Technical data — general information
The braking system is a dual-circuit hydraulic system with diagonal and longitudinal distribution of circuits, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When the...

Hydraulic system — air removal
Warning: Hydraulic fluid is toxic: If the fluid comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area immediately; and seek medical attention if necessary if liquid...

Hydraulic tubes and hoses — inspection, removal and installation
Warning: Before starting work, please refer to the warning at the beginning Section 2 about the dangers of brake fluid. Inspection 1. Apply the parking brake, jack up...

Front disc brakes — replacement
Warning: When replacing disc brake pads, you should replace both front wheels at the same time, and never replace new pads on just one wheel, as this will result in...

Front Brake Caliper — removal and installation
Warning: Please read the warning before starting work ( Section 2 ) on handling brake fluid and warnings ( Section 4 ) about the dangers of asbestos-containing dust....

Front brake caliper — disassembly
Caution: Before starting work, read the warning at the beginning of Section 2 about the dangers of brake fluid and the warning at the beginning of Section 4 about the...

Front Brake Disc — inspection, removal and installation
Caution: To avoid uneven braking, both front brake discs must be resurfaced or reground at the same time. Inspection 1. Remove the brake pads ( see Section 4 ). 2. Clean...

Drum brake shoes — replacement
Caution: The following procedure requires removal of the rear hub to access the brake pads. Please contact Chapter 8 to find out the type of rear axle and determine...

Rear wheel brake cylinder — removal, disassembly and installation
Warning: Before starting work, please read the warning at the beginning Section 2 about the dangers of brake fluid and a warning at the beginning Section 4 about the...

Master cylinder — removal and installation
Warning: Before starting work, please read the warning at the beginning Section 2 about the dangers of brake fluid. Removal 1. In the engine compartment, disconnect the...

Master cylinder — disassembly
Please note: The procedure below only applies to vehicles with standard brake systems. Do not rebuild the master cylinder on vehicles equipped with an ABS system. Before...

Vacuum booster — inspection, removal and installation
Examination 1. Check the operation of the booster by pressing the foot brake four or five times with the engine off to release the vacuum. Start the engine with the foot...

Vacuum pump — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Place a drain pan under the alternator, then disconnect the vacuum hose, pressure oil line, and drain oil line from...

Parking brake adjustment
1. Generally, self-adjusting rear brakes will compensate for excessive parking brake lever travel, however, if the parking brake cable is stretched, it must be adjusted...

Parking brake lever and drive rod — removal and installation
Parking brake lever Removal 1. With the front wheels locked, release the parking brake completely. 2. Using a hook, separate the protective cover of the parking brake...

Parking brake cable — removal and installation
Removal 1. After blocking the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on supports. 2. With the parking brake released,...

Brake pressure regulating valve — description, removal and installation
Warning: Before starting work, please refer to the warning at the beginning Section 2 . Description 1. Some Ford Transit models are equipped with a brake pressure...

Rear Axle Load-Sensing Valve (LAV) — general information
1. The function of this valve is somewhat similar to the function of the brake pressure regulating valve described in previous Section , however, its operation is...

Brake pedal — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the booster pushrod from the brake pedal by removing the spring clip and pin (see Figure 19.1). Figure 19.1. Headed pin with a hole for a cotter...

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) — basic information
Some Transit models are equipped with an electrically controlled anti-lock braking system. The system is activated at speeds above 7 km/h. It consists of an actuator...

Anti-lock braking system components — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Wipe the surfaces around the filler cap of the tank, and then remove the cap. Remove the liquid from the tank with a...

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