Lincoln MKZ Check Brake System Car Won’t Start
Problem
The Lincoln MKZ has a “Check Brake System” message that appears on the dash, and the car won’t start.
Causes
There are several possible causes for this problem, including:
- Brake fluid level is low
- Brake pads are worn
- Brake rotors are warped
- Brake caliper is sticking
- Brake master cylinder is faulty
- ABS module is faulty
Solution
The first step is to check the brake fluid level. If the fluid is low, add fluid to the reservoir until it is at the “FULL” mark. If the fluid level is not low, then the next step is to check the brake pads. If the pads are worn, they will need to be replaced. If the pads are not worn, then the next step is to check the brake rotors. If the rotors are warped, they will need to be replaced. If the rotors are not warped, then the next step is to check the brake caliper. If the caliper is sticking, it will need to be replaced. If the caliper is not sticking, then the next step is to check the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is faulty, it will need to be replaced. If the master cylinder is not faulty, then the next step is to check the ABS module. If the ABS module is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
Prevention
There are several things you can do to prevent this problem from occurring, including:
- Check the brake fluid level regularly
- Have the brake pads inspected every time you get an oil change
- Have the brake rotors inspected every time you get your tires rotated
- Have the brake caliper inspected every time you get your brakes serviced
- Have the brake master cylinder inspected every time you get your brakes serviced
- Have the ABS module inspected every time you get your brakes serviced
Conclusion
If you are experiencing this problem, it is important to have it diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible. Driving with a faulty brake system is dangerous and could lead to an accident.
