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2010 Ford Focus S, Standard
Brake System
2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Brake System
The brake system consists of the following components:
- Fixed brake pedal
- Front disc brake system
- Brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir
- Mechanical parking brake system
- ABS
- Rear drum brake system
- Red brake light indicator
- Vacuum-assisted power brake booster
For information on:
- the hydraulic brake actuation system, refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION .
- the front disc brakes, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
- the parking brake actuation system, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .
- the ABS, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
- the rear drum brake system, refer to DRUM BRAKE .
- the vacuum assisted power brake booster, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.