🚗 Ford brakes binding after releasing the pedal?
🧰 Replaced the caliper, but the fault keeps returning?
🛠 Our ABS pump repair restores brake release—fast and permanently
If you’re dealing with Ford brakes binding—especially after replacing brake parts—there’s a good chance the ATE MK100 ABS pump is to blame. This unit is fitted to many modern Ford vehicles and is increasingly known for causing one or more brakes to drag or stick, even when the pedal is fully released.
While it’s common to suspect a seized caliper or blocked brake hose, the real issue often lies inside the ABS pump’s hydraulic system, where a sticking valve prevents pressure from releasing at a single wheel.
At ECU Fix, we provide a fast, affordable repair service that restores correct brake release and eliminates binding—without needing a new ABS unit or recoding.
🔍 What Causes Ford Brakes Binding?
Inside the ATE MK100 ABS pump are a series of electro-hydraulic solenoid valves. These control fluid pressure to each brake circuit during normal and emergency braking.
The problem occurs when:
- One of these valves sticks partially closed
- Brake pressure remains trapped at one caliper
- The affected wheel continues to brake, even with no pedal input
This often mimics a caliper fault but persists after replacement. It can happen with no fault codes or warning lights, making it easy to overlook.
⚠️ Common Symptoms of Ford ABS-Related Brake Binding
If you’re seeing any of these symptoms, your ATE MK100 ABS pump may be the cause:
- One wheel is hot to the touch after short drives
- The vehicle pulls to one side when braking
- The brake releases only when bleeding the caliper
- You’ve already changed the caliper, hose, or fluid—with no success
- No ABS or brake system faults are stored on diagnostics
These signs strongly point to an internal valve fault in the ABS pump—not an external braking component.
🛠 How We Repair ATE MK100 ABS Units Causing Ford Brakes Binding
We repair the original ABS pump—so you avoid expensive replacements and dealer-level reprogramming.
Our process includes:
- Full bench testing of brake pressure circuits
- Diagnosis of the sticking valve
- Internal hydraulic repair or cleaning
- Reassembly and pressure/leak testing
- Return ready to refit—no coding required
- Lifetime warranty on all successful repairs
This is a permanent solution that restores normal braking behaviour and eliminates drag.
Ford Mk100 ABS Pump Repair Service
🚗 Common Vehicles and Part Numbers – Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To
We see this ATE MK100 ABS fault most frequently on:
- Ford Focus Mk3 – 2011 to 2018
- Ford Kuga – 2012 to 2019
- Ford Mondeo Mk4/Mk5 – 2010 to 2019
- Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max – 2010 to 2019
- Ford Transit – 2013 onward
- Ford Fiesta (various trims) – 2013 onward
If your Ford has brake drag and uses the ATE MK100 ABS unit, this repair is likely the solution.
- F1FC-2C219-BD / EY16-2C013-AD / D1B1-2C013-BE / F1FC-2C219-BE / D1B1-2C013-BC / F2GC-2C219-BF / F1FC-2C219-BB / F1FC-2C219-DA / GV61-2C405-AF / F1FC-2C219-BF / EY16-2C013-AB / F2GC-2C219-BG / GV61-2C219-BB / D1B1-2C013-BA / D1B1-2C013-BB / EG9C-2C219-BC / EY16-2C013-AE / GV61-2C405-AD / EG9C-2C219-BF / D1B1-2C013-BD
⚙️ Why Choose ECU Fix?
- ✅ Expert repair of ATE MK100 ABS pump faults
- ✅ Lifetime warranty on every completed repair
- ✅ Fast 24–48 hour turnaround
- ✅ No coding or dealer programming required
- ✅ Optional UK-wide courier collection
- ✅ No fix, no fee – only pay collection & return shipping if unrepairable
Our repairs are trusted by independent garages, fleet operators, and private owners across the UK.
📦 How to Book Your Ford Brakes Binding ABS Pump Repair
- Click “Shop Now” to begin your repair booking
- Choose courier collection or send your ABS unit to us
- We test and repair your ATE MK100 pump
- Refit and bleed—your brakes are now releasing as they should