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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ESCAPE 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDRUM BRAKE SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2004 Ford Escape 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Drum Brake System: Description and Operation
2004 Ford Escape 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Description and Operation
Drum Brake
The drum brake system consists of the following components:
^ bleeder screw dust cap
^ bleeder screw
^ brake adjusting hole cover
^ brake backing plate
^ brake drum
^ brake shoes
^ brake shoe hold-down clip
^ brake shoe hold-down clip pin
^ brake shoe retracting spring
^ parking brake cable
^ parking brake lever
^ parking brake lever pin
^ parking brake return spring
^ self adjuster
^ self adjuster lever
^ self adjuster spring
^ wheel cylinder
^ wheel cylinder bolts
^ wheel cylinder piston dust boot
^ wheel cylinder piston
^ wheel cylinder piston seal
The rear drum brake uses a pedal actuated rear wheel cylinder to move the rear brake shoes against the brake drum. After initial setting, rear drum brake adjustment is maintained through periodic parking brake operation. For initial setting, refer to Brake Shoe Adjustment.
The drum brake system consists of the following components:
^ bleeder screw dust cap
^ bleeder screw
^ brake adjusting hole cover
^ brake backing plate
^ brake drum
^ brake shoes
^ brake shoe hold-down clip
^ brake shoe hold-down clip pin
^ brake shoe retracting spring
^ parking brake cable
^ parking brake lever
^ parking brake lever pin
^ parking brake return spring
^ self adjuster
^ self adjuster lever
^ self adjuster spring
^ wheel cylinder
^ wheel cylinder bolts
^ wheel cylinder piston dust boot
^ wheel cylinder piston
^ wheel cylinder piston seal
The rear drum brake uses a pedal actuated rear wheel cylinder to move the rear brake shoes against the brake drum. After initial setting, rear drum brake adjustment is maintained through periodic parking brake operation. For initial setting, refer to Brake Shoe Adjustment.
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.