Hydraulic Brake Actuation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The brake system consists of the following components:
- a vacuum-assisted power braking system
- a front-to-rear split hydraulic system
- front disc brakes using a dual piston brake caliper and disc system
- rear disc brakes using a single piston brake caliper and disc system
- a mechanical parking brake system that activates a drum-in hat system within the rear brake disc
- a 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) or roll stability control (RSC). For additional information, refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL
- adjustable pedals (if equipped)
- fixed pedals