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Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Brake oil pipes
Operation: The reason why brake oil needs to be changed periodically.

In this video, we see why - and also how - to change brake oil. In fact, we all know that brake oil, unless there are leaks in the pipes, does not get consumed. So, it begs the question why change it. The answer is simple, because it is a hygroscopic liquid, meaning it absorbs water. In fact, when we subject it to heavy stress, the temperature of the liquid rises above 100°C, vapor forms, and when it cools down, water forms. Since oil is not compressible, the brake pedal becomes "spongy" and doesn't seem to respond well anymore. We must then, with the help of a friend who presses the brake pedal, bleed the oil from each individual wheel and add new oil to the reservoir. This way, we can change all the oil in the circuit.


Posted on 15 January 2024 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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