Hydraulic Brake Actuation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic brake system must be flushed with clean brake fluid to prevent recontamination.
The hydraulic brake actuation system consists of the following components:
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Brake master cylinder
- Front disc brake calipers
- Rear wheel cylinders (base brake system)
- Rear disc brake calipers (4-wheel disc brake system)
- Brake tubes and hoses
The hydraulic brake system is diagonally split with the LH front and RH rear brakes on one circuit and the RH front and LH rear brakes on the other circuit.