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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1990 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable 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 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 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 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> WHEEL CYLINDERS -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
- Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder as the cylinder connection will bend metal line and make installation difficult. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
- Remove screws holding cylinder to brake plate and remove cylinder.
OVERHAUL
- Referring toFig. as a guide, remove boots, pistons, springs and cups from cylinder.
- Place all parts, except cylinder casting in clean brake fluid. Wipe cylinder walls with clean brake fluid.
- Examine cylinder bore. A scored ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable 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 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 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 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> CHECKING COMPLAINTS
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Complaints about power brake operation should be handled as if two separate systems exist. Check for faults in the hydraulic system first. If it is satisfactory, start inspecting the power brake circuit. For a quick check of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position.
Another check begins with installation of a suitable pressure gauge in the brake hydraulic system. Take a reading with the engine off and the power unit not opera...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> Assembly -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> CALIPER, REPLACE -> CAPRI -> Cleaning & Inspection -> CONTINENTAL & THUNDERBIRD -> Disassembly -> DISC BRAKE PAD, REPLACE -> DISC BRAKE PADS, REPLACE -> Inspection -> Installation -> MARK VII -> PARKING BRAKE, ADJUST -> PROBE -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS -> SCORPIO -> TRACER & 1991 ESCORT
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS
After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
MARK VII
CALIPER, REPLACE
Removal
- Raise vehicle and support on safety stands, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Disconnect fitting on rear brake tube from hose end fitting at frame mounted bracket and plug end of brake tube to prevent loss of fluid and entry of dirt. Remove horse shoe retaining clip from hose fitting and disengage hose from bracket.
- Disconnect parking cable from lever,Fig. , using care to avoid kinking or cutting cable or return spring, then remove retaining screw from cal...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS
- Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the caliper, surfaces of the disc and external surfaces of the hub, during service procedures. Handling the brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
- If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
- During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, exercise care so as not to interfere ...
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