Rear Disc Brakes; Hydraulic Power Brakes; Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - Ford 1996 Explorer Manual

Rear Disc Brakes

The rear disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do not require any
service other than periodic inspection for pad wear.

Hydraulic Power Brakes

The hydraulic brake system is made up of two independent
hydraulic circuits. One hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to the
front disc brakes and the other hydraulic circuit supplies fluid
to the rear drum or disc brakes. These two circuits are supplied
by a common hydraulic brake fluid reservoir, with a fluid level
sensor.
The brake light in the instrument cluster will light for low brake
fluid in the common brake fluid reservoir.
An increase in pedal travel will result in reduced braking
capability. The brake system should be checked
immediately.

Four Wheel Anti-lock Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-lock Braking
System (4WABS). The 4WABS helps the driver to maintain
vehicle control by preventing wheel lockup during hard
braking.
The 4WABS operates with a computer that is able to optimize
vehicle control during braking on varying tire and road
conditions by modulating the brake pressure at each of the front
wheels and the rear axle. This "pumping action" is similar to
the driver "pumping" the brakes but happens at a much faster
rate.
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