How do I know what brake system I have?

Look through one of the holes at the top of the front wheel. If your car has front disc brakes (most do), you will see the brake rotor, a shiny smooth surface an inch or two behind the wheel. If it does not have front disc brakes you will see a round rusted-looking brake drum.

What are the 2 brake systems?

There are two kinds of service brakes, or the brakes that stop your vehicle while driving: disc and drum brakes. Additionally, almost all vehicles come with emergency brakes and anti-lock brakes.

Does a 2002 Ford Escort have anti-lock brakes?

ABS is available on any ZX2 for $400. At all trim levels, Ford’s 2.0-liter, twin-cam 16-valve Duratec four-cylinder engine drives the front wheels. This engine produces 130 horsepower. A five-speed gearbox is standard; a four-speed automatic is an $815 option.

What are the different brake systems?

In most automobiles, there are three basic types of brakes including; service brakes, emergency brakes, and parking brakes. These brakes are all intended to keep everyone inside the vehicle and traveling on our roadways safe.

What does it mean when it says check brake system?

It means that the car’s computer has detected a problem with the Brake system and needs to be inspected, if you see one that reads “CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM”. Is this true? If the message doesn’t clear, you should have your car inspected as soon as possible.

Which type of parking brake does the rotor have a deeper offset than normal?

The rotor has a deeper offset than normal, giving the appearance of a top hat. The offset portion allows room for a drum surface within the center of the rotor. Drum brake shoes are mechanically forced outward into contact with the inside of the brake drum, which locks the wheel.

Which braking system is best?

Even though both of these are used in most cars now with disc brakes being in front and drum brakes in the back, disc brakes are still the better choice.

What causes the brake warning light to come on?

There are many reasons why your brake fluid level could be low. When the brake pad material is close to completely worn out, the sensor will turn the brake warning light on, to let the driver know that it is time to check and replace the brakes. Your brake fluid could also be low if you have a fluid leak.

Do water soaked brake shoes cause brake fade?

Tech A says that friction brakes can fade due to overheating of the brake lining. Tech B says that friction brakes can fade due to overheating of the brake fluid. Tech A says that kinetic energy is created during braking to stop the vehicle. Tech A says that water soaked brake shoes can be a cause of brake fade.