1991 Ford Aerostar Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Aerostar

  • 1991 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, FORD -> Except E & F 250-350 & F-Super Duty -> BRAKE SERVICE -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • On vehicles with full-floating axles, remove brake drum as follows:
    • Loosen brake shoe adjustment screw.
    • Remove rear axle retaining bolts and lock washers, axle shaft, and gasket.
    • Remove wheel bearing locknut, lock washer, and adjusting nut.
    • Remove hub and drum from axle.
    • Remove brake drum to hub retaining screws, bolts, or bolts and nuts, then remove brake drum from hub.
  • On vehicles with semi-floating axles, remove brake drum as follows:
    • Remove brake drum retaining nuts.
    • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, FORD -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACE -> AEROSTAR -> BRONCO II, RANGER & EXPLORER -> BRONCO, ECONOLINE & F SERIES -> Less Power Brakes -> With Power Brakes
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

AEROSTAR

  • Disconnect brake warning lamp electrical connector from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from master cylinder, then remove master cylinder to brake booster retaining nuts and the master cylinder.
  • Before installing cylinder, check distance from outer end of master cylinder pushrod to front face of booster assembly using suitable gauge block, Fig. . Pushrod length should be .980-.995 inch. Turn pushrod adjusting screw inward or outward until specified length is achieved.
  • Reinstall master cylinder and retaining nuts, reconnect hydraulic lines and brake warni...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake lining.
  • Shoe and lining knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston and shoe and lining assembly not properly seated or positioned.
  • Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Shoe out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE P...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

The rear anti-lock brake system constantly monitors rear wheel speed. In the event of an impending rear brake lockup, the system regulates hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes, preventing total lockup when the brakes are applied and thereby reducing the possibility of skidding.

The system consists of a yellow warning light on the instrument panel, an electro-hydraulic rear anti-lock brake system (RABS) valve mounted on the frame rail behind the crossmember, a speed sensor mounted on the rear drive axle, an exciter ring mounted on the differential case and a comput...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> ACCESSING FLASHOUT CODES -> Anti-Lock Brake System (Yellow) Warning Lamp -> Brake System (Red) Warning Lamp -> DIAGNOSTIC CODES -> INSTRUMENTATION CHECKS -> SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS -> TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Refer to system component locations, Figs. through , whenever diagnosis is required. Always disconnect the battery ground cable whenever checking resistance values within the system.

INSTRUMENTATION CHECKS

Brake System (Red) Warning Lamp

To check brake system warning lamp, turn ignition key to the Start position. The red warning lamp should glow momentarily. The warning lamp will also illuminate if the parking brake mechanism is not fully released. If warning lamp fails to glow, service of the electrical system is indicated. If warning lamp illu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, FORD -> DESCRIPTION -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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