1990 Ford Festiva Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Ford Festiva

  • 1990 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS, CC:1295, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS, CC:1295, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 L4 GAS, CC:1295, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:H

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> Capri, Tracer & 1991 Escort -> DISASSEMBLY -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSPECTION -> Probe -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 L4 GAS

DISASSEMBLY

Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
  • Remove caliper assembly from vehicle as described under "Caliper, Replace."
  • Position fiber block and shop towels between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to caliper brake line fitting bore to force piston from caliper.
  • Remove dust boot from caliper assembly,Figs. and .
  • Remove piston seal from cylinder and discard.
Festiva
  • Remove brake pads and caliper as outlined previously.
  • Remove bleeder screw, drain remaining fluid from caliper, then reinstall screw.
  • Remove dust boot retaining r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> POWER BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> 2.3L/4-140 Engine -> 3.8L/V6-232 & 5.0L/V8-302 Engines -> 5.0L/V8-302 Engine -> CAPRI, PROBE, 1991 ESCORT & TRACER -> COUGAR & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO, TOPAZ & 1989-90 ESCORT -> FESTIVA & 1989 TRACER -> Installation -> MUSTANG -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS -> TOWN CAR -> XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO, TOPAZ & 1989-90 ESCORT

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect master cylinder from booster and position aside.It is not necessary to disconnect brake lines, but care should be taken to avoid twisting or kinking lines.
  • Disconnect manifold vacuum hose from booster check valve.
  • Working under instrument panel, disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector under instrument panel.
  • Remove stop lamp switch retaining pin. Slide switch off brake pedal pin enough so outer plate of switch clears the pin, then remove switch from pin.
  • Remove b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> Capri, Tracer & 1991 Escort -> DISASSEMBLY -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSPECTION -> Probe -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

DISASSEMBLY

Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
  • Remove caliper assembly from vehicle as described under "Caliper, Replace."
  • Position fiber block and shop towels between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to caliper brake line fitting bore to force piston from caliper.
  • Remove dust boot from caliper assembly,Figs. and .
  • Remove piston seal from cylinder and discard.
Festiva
  • Remove brake pads and caliper as outlined previously.
  • Remove bleeder screw, drain remaining fluid from caliper, then reinstall screw.
  • Remove dust boot retaining r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> FLUSHING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.

It may sometime become necessary to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves so they become inoperative. The procedure is as follows:

Flushing is ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 6 -> INSTALLATION
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Clean backing plate with a factory approved vacuum cleaner.
  • Lubricate backing plate shoe pads with suitable high temperature brake grease.
  • Install and position parking brake strut/self adjuster onto backing plate.
  • Install upper return spring to primary brake shoe, then position shoe on backing plate and install retaining pin and hold down clip,Fig. .
  • Connect upper return spring to secondary brake shoe, then position secondary shoe on backing plate...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> ROTOR -> 1991 CAPRI/ESCORT & TRACER -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 L4 GAS

1991 CAPRI/ESCORT & TRACER

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Using a chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft retaining nut and washer.Discard nut and washer.
  • Remove brake pads and caliper from the steering knuckle as outlined. Support the caliper by a wire strung from the coil spring. Do not disconnect the brake line from the caliper.
  • Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A or equivalent, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt. Separate control arm from steering knuckle.
  • Remove steering knuckle to strut assem...

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