Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / Description and Operation - Parking Brake - Overview
Overview
The
parking brake system uses 2 switch activated, Electronic Control Unit
(ECU) controlled motors to apply and release the rear brake calipers.
The ABS module controls and
monitors the parking brake system and sets Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) when a fault is present in the system. The IPC
illuminates the parking brake warning indicator and displays a message
in the message center when a fault is present and when the parking
brakes are applied and released.
System Operation
System Diagram
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Parking Brake
Control Switch
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LH Parking Brake
Actuator Motor
3
RH Parking Brake
Actuator Motor
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Other information:
Introduction
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer
to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
This
manual describes and..
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
Install new components if a transmission fluid leak is found in any of the transmission cooling components.
If the cause is n..