Driving – FORD 2000 Focus User Manual

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Driving

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BRAKES

Your service brakes are

selfĆadjusting. Refer to the

Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for

scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal

and often does not indicate a

performance concern with the

vehicle's brake system. In normal

operation, automotive brake

systems may emit occasional or

intermittent squeal or groan noises

when the brakes are applied. Such

noises are usually heard during the

first few brake applications in the

morning; however, they may be

heard at any time while braking and

can be aggravated by

environmental conditions such as

cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt

or mud. If a metalĆtoĆmetal",

continuous grinding" or

continuous squeal" sound is

present while braking, have the

brakes inspected by a qualified

service technician.