1996-2008 Ford Ka 2 Door Brakes User Manual
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Brakes for Your Ford Ka 2 Door First Generation (1996-2008)

Brakes  
After leaving a carwash, dab the  
brake pedal while driving to remove  
the film of water.  
PRINCIPLE OF  
OPERATION  
Dual circuit braking system  
Brake wear warning  
indicator  
WARNING  
If a brake circuit fails, you will at  
first experience a softer feel to  
the brake pedal. You will then need  
to exert a greater force on the brake  
pedal, and make allowance for  
increased stopping distances. Have  
the braking system checked by an  
expert before continuing your  
journey.  
WARNING  
When the warning sounds, have  
the brake system checked by  
an expert immediately.  
Once the brake pads have met or  
exceeded their useful life, a built-in  
system will cause a metallic sound  
upon brake application.  
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH  
ABS  
WARNING  
Although the ABS ensures  
optimum braking efficiency,  
stopping distances can vary greatly  
depending on the road surface and  
conditions. Use of the ABS cannot  
eliminate the dangers inherent in  
driving too close to the vehicle in front  
of you, aquaplaning, excessive  
cornering speed or poor road  
surfaces.  
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Your vehicle is equipped with a  
diagonally split dual circuit braking  
system. If one of the brake circuits  
fails, the other remains operative.  
Disc brakes  
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Wet brake discs result in reduced  
braking efficiency.  
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Brakes  
The ABS operates only when the  
wheels are about to lock. Its  
operation is indicated by a pulsing of  
the brake pedal and full steering  
control is retained. Do not release  
the pedal whilst braking.  
PARKING BRAKE  
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Press the foot brake pedal firmly.  
Pull the parking brake lever up  
smartly to its fullest extent.  
Do not press the release button  
while pulling the lever up.  
If your vehicle is parked on a hill  
and facing uphill, select first gear  
and turn the steering wheel away  
from the kerb.  
If your vehicle is parked on a hill  
and facing downhill, select reverse  
gear and turn the steering wheel  
towards the kerb.  
To release the parking brake, press  
the brake pedal firmly, pull the lever  
up slightly, depress the release  
button and push the lever down.  
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