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
2
LH Parking Brake
Actuator Motor
3
RH Parking Brake
Actuator Motor
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Other information:
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions
Immediately remove fuel spillages, AdBlue
residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits
and road tar. These may cause damage to
your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.
Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a car
wash.
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps
We recommend that you only use cold or
lukewarm water containing car sha..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the EBB .
Refer to: Electric Brake Booster (EBB) (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Electric Brake Booster (EBB) - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) and Stab..