Rear Drum Brakes; Rear Disc Brakes (F-Super Duty And F-Series Stripped Chassis Only); Hydraulic Power Brakes - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Rear Drum Brakes

The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment occurs when the brakes
are applied while "backing up." If normal
operation does not include much backing, adjust
the brakes when they seem "low," using the
procedure under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is Low in this chapter.
Rear Disc Brakes (F-Super Duty and
F-Series Stripped Chassis Only)
The rear disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic
lubrication of the caliper slide rails and
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 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.
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