Hydraulic Brake Actuation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components can indicate contamination of the brake fluid by a petroleum-based substance. Contaminated rubber components in the hydraulic brake system must be replaced and the entire hydraulic brake system must be flushed with clean brake fluid to prevent recontamination.
This vehicle is equipped with an adjustable brake pedal actuated dual brake system.
The brake pedal is connected to the power brake booster by the brake master cylinder push rod.
When the brake pedal is depressed, brake fluid is pushed from the master cylinder through the metal tubing and flexible hoses to the rear disc brake calipers and the front disc brake calipers. The brake fluid enters the disc brake calipers, forcing the disc brake caliper pistons outward against the brake pads. The brake pads press against the braking surface on the brake discs.