I would guess that you are wondering about the noise the abs makes when you walk up to parked (engine off) Escape, and you open the door. You are hearing a hydraulic pump run to energize the high pressure accumulator (2200psi) that supplies the pressure to operate the hydraulic brakes. It takes a few seconds to build pressure, so Ford starts the pump when you open the door rather than waiting for the engine to start.
Used in trucks and buses. This type of braking system of pneumatic and hydraulic hybrid vehicles.
Actually, the ford escape has a factory recall on the ABS. (anti lock brake system). Take it to your ford dealer and they will fix it for free. Low brake fluid
Spongy brake pedal that can be pumped up to more solid pedal Brake fluid system has been opened for repair or part replacement Spongy brake pedal that can be pumped up to more solid pedal Brake fluid system has been opened for repair or part replacement
If you have not opened the brake system ie. taken off any lines or lost any fluid, you should not have to bleed a brake system. Brake jobs are best done by experienced technicians.
To alert you to take care of the brake system. Fluid may be too low, or there is some other problem.
video on how to replace parking brake cable in ford escape 2003
The brake fluid reservoir
If you're only changing the pads, no. You only need to bleed if the hydraulic system was opened or if you wish to flush/change the brake fluid.
your e-brake is out of adjustment
It's the brake light, either your emergency brake is on or you need to have your brakes serviced....check out the recall on the ABS in your Escape.
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The integral brake is a parking brake that is on the inside of a disk brake system . This system use cables to engage the parking brake just the same a drum brake system.