Brakes - Ford F-650 2011 Supplement Manual

WARNING: Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. This will result in abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear and increased stopping distances.
Before descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and avoid
continuous application of the brakes. Normally, choose the same gear to
descend the hill that you would use to ascend the hill.
WARNING: Continuous application of the brakes will cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in a temporary loss of braking.
If brakes do not grip well
• If you have been driving through deep water, gently apply the brakes
several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
• Let the brakes cool if you have been using them excessively, as in
mountain driving or after several fast, high speed stops.
• Check brake adjustment.
• Check brake linings for excessive wear.
• Check system air pressure. (Air brakes only)
HYDRAULIC BRAKES (IF EQUIPPED)
Full power brake system
The Full Power Brake System incorporates standard braking, Anti-lock
Braking (ABS), and optional Power Park Brake into one fully integrated
hydraulic brake system. With the Full Power Brake System, braking
energy is stored, similar to an air brake system, resulting in faster
response times and shorter stopping distances. This is accomplished
using motor/pump assemblies that pressurized the system by pumping
brake fluid into accumulators. This is similar to the air compressor of an
air brake system pressurizing the air tanks. The system includes a master
cylinder that provides the normal pedal "feel" and transfers the pedal
force, via brake fluid, to the main components of the Full Power Brake
System.
Note: The motor/pumps will run momentarily with the ignition switch in
the on or run positions or the switch is in the off position and the brake
pedal is pressed.
2011 F-650/750 (f67)
Supplement, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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