Hydraulic System: Description and Operation

Hydraulic Brake Actuation





CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate contamination of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. New rubber components must be installed in the hydraulic brake system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic brake system must be flushed with clean brake fluid to prevent recontamination.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake pedal actuated dual brake system. The system consists of the following:
^ power brake booster
^ brake master cylinder
^ brake pressure control valve
^ disc brake calipers
^ rear disc brake calipers
^ brake tubes and hoses
^ Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) components

The dual brake system is split front and rear with the front wheel brakes comprising of one circuit and the rear wheel brakes, the other circuit.

Brake Fluid

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

Clean, fresh Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A is the only brake fluid that should be used in Ford vehicles.
^ Do not reuse brake fluid drained or bled from the system.
^ Do not use brake fluid that has been stored in an open container.
^ Do not mix different types of brake fluid.