How to Adjust Rear Brakes on a ZX2

Iskandar Blogger 2:38 PM

The rear brakes on a Ford ZX2 need to be adjusted only after the brake shoes have been replaced. Fortunately, the rear brakes on a Ford ZX2 are self-adjusting. However, there are a few things you can do to help manually adjust the brakes for optimum braking. While the rear brakes only account for roughly 25 percent of the braking load in a ZX2, they are still important. Without the rear brakes functioning properly, your front brakes have to do 100 percent of the work.

Instructions

    1

    Start the engine and put it in reverse.

    2

    Back the car up slowly and gently press on the brakes until the vehicle stops. The initial stop may not produce a solid brake pedal feel. This is OK.

    3

    Back the car up again slowly and apply the brakes again. You may need to repeat this process several times; however, the brake pedal feel and stopping force should increase each time.

    4

    Put the vehicle in drive or first gear, and begin driving normally. Bring the vehicle up to 40 miles per hour, and apply normal brake pressure until you reach 10 MPH. Do not stop. Instead, speed back up again and repeat this braking pattern two more times. This will help to "bed in" the brake pads for both the front and rear.

    5

    Park the car,and allow the brake system to cool for at least 20 minutes after you have completed the three rolling stops outlined in Step 4. The rear brakes will now be fully adjusted.