Section 06-09: Brake System, Anti-Lock | 1994 Mustang Workshop Manual |
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description and Operation
WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES,
FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
The Mustang has a 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) as an option. The
system operates as follows:
- Prevents wheel lock-up during an emergency stop by modulating brake
pressure.
- Permits the driver to maintain steering control and stop the vehicle in
the shortest possible distance under most conditions.
- Requires varying the brake pedal force to engage the ABS function
depending on the road surface conditions. A dry surface requires a higher
force, while a slippery surface requires much less force.
- During the ABS operation, the driver will sense a pulsation in the brake pedal (2455)
.
- The pedal effort and pedal feel during normal braking are similar to that
of a conventional power brake system.
The ABS system consists of the following components:
- Power brake booster (2005) and brake master cylinder (2140)
assembly.
- Hydraulic control unit.
- Anti-lock brake control module (2B373).
- Front brake anti-lock sensor (2C204)/ Rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190)
.