Brakes - Ford 2002 Focus Owner's Manual

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BRAKES

Your service brakes are
self adjusting. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for
scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal
and often does not indicate a
performance concern with the
vehicle's brake system. In normal
operation, automotive brake
systems may emit occasional or
intermittent squeal or groan noises
when the brakes are applied. Such
noises are usually heard during the
first few brake applications in the
morning; however, they may be
heard at any time while braking and
can be aggravated by environmental
conditions such as cold, heat,
moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If
a metal to metal", continuous
grinding" or continuous squeal"
sound is present while braking,
have the brakes inspected by a
qualified service technician.
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