Brakes; General Information; Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes - Ford EVEREST Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Disc Brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
Anti-Lock Brake System
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking.
Brake Override
In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow your vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition:
1. Apply the brakes and bring your vehicle
to a safe stop.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Select park (P) (automatic
transmission only).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Inspect the accelerator pedal for any
interferences. If none are found and the
condition persists, have your vehicle towed
to a dealer.
Brake Inspection
Disc brake pads should be checked to
confirm that each disc brake pad lining has
a suitable amount of friction material for
safe use.
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Brakes

Inspection and Verification
Note: Disc brake pads must be replaced as
an "axle set". Do not replace an individual
disc brake pad or disc brake pads on one
brake assembly only.
1. Using a suitable tool, such as an
inspection mirror, look into the
inspection hole on the back of each
disc brake caliper.
2. Inspect the inner and outer disc brake
pads to confirm each disc brake pad
lining measures 1.5 mm thick or more.
Note: See your authorised dealer if any disc
brake pad lining is under 1.5 mm thickness.
Inspect each brake caliper and anchor
bracket for corrosion, wear, or damage.
Wear Adjustment
Automatic adjustment of disc brake
friction material during brake application
occurs as follows:
• The piston slides within its bore to a
new position, taking up the brake pad
wear.
• The brake caliper moves on its guide
pins, taking up the brake pad wear.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note: When the system is operating, the
brake pedal may pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from the
system. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
• You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.
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