Brakes

The brakes are one of the most important safety systems on your vehicle.

Brake systems use either disc brakes on all four wheels or disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. Despite differences in the way these two systems operate, both disc and drum brakes have the same function: to create friction that causes the wheels to stop rotating.

Brakes are a heavy wear item and brake pads (for a disc braking system) and shoes (for a drum braking system) should be checked often and changed regularly.

Warning Signs

Have your Brakes inspected immediately if you detect additional noise while braking or a change in the way your brake pedal feels.

Speak to your LeBlanc Ford Inc. service adviser if any of the following occur:

Grab

If your vehicle's brakes grab at the slightest pressure, it could be due to a problem with contaminated linings or a loose or broken component.

Pull

If your vehicle pulls to the left or right when braking, it might be because of an underinflated tire or brakes in need of adjustment or repair.

Squeal

Your brakes need attention if you hear excessive squealing, grinding, screeching, chattering, or groaning.

Pulsation

If your brake pedal or steering wheel shakes or vibrates when braking, it may be due to a needed brake repair or a faulty steering component.

When replacing or repairing brake components on your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle, you should use only those parts recommended by LeBlanc Ford Inc..

Ford Original Equipment(OE) and Motorcraft® parts are designed by Ford engineers in accordance to Ford specifications for each vehicle. These parts are also tested in real driving conditions to ensure optimum performance.

Only Ford OE and Motorcraft® brake pads and shoes are protected by the Ford Protection Plan. Under this plan, if the part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no cost excluding labour for as long as you own the vehicle*.

For more information on Ford OE and Motorcraft® brake parts, contact us today.

*The original purchaser must own the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first after date of installation. Some conditions and limitations apply; please contact us for complete details.