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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Escort
- 1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS, CID:112, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:112, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
- 1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
- 1991 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 7 -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
Inspect lining material for wear beyond service limits, uneven wear, cracks, scoring, gouges, and contamination from brake fluid or grease. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of leak...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
Servicing of disc brakes is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to insure proper brake operation.
The maintenance of these close controls of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro inch finish. This close control of the rubbing surface finish is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance and promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both left and right brakes.
In light of the foregoing remarks, refinis...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEMS -> 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Assembly -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES -> Capri -> COMBINATION VALVE -> DIAGONALLY SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Disassemble -> Except Capri, Sable, Taurus, 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Failure Warning Switch -> FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Inspection -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACE -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valves -> Sable & Taurus -> Testing Warning Light System
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GAS
FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems,Figs. and .
If a failure of a rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the mas...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> WHEEL CYLINDERS -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 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 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER -> 1989 Tracer -> 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Capri -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSTALLATION -> Probe -> REMOVAL -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
REMOVAL
Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
Before removing calipers, mark left and right hand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Loosen brake tube fitting which connects brake tube to fitting on frame and plug brake tube. Remove retaining clip from brake hose and bracket, then disconnect brake hose from caliper.
- Remove caliper locating pins.
- Lift caliper from rotor and spindle anchor plate assembly.On models equipped with phenolic caliper piston, do not pry directly ag...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 7 -> BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS -> BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY, ADJUST -> BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT, ADJUST -> PARKING BRAKE, ADJUST
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT, ADJUST
- Check distance from center of pedal pad to floor.
- Distance should be 8.74-8.94 inches.
- If adjustment is required, loosen stop lamp switch locknut.
- Rotate switch until pedal height is 8.74-8.94 inches.
- After adjustment, tighten switch locknut.
BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY, ADJUST
- If equipped with power brakes, depress pedal a few times in order eliminate the vacuum in the power booster.
- Depress brake pedal by hand, then check brake free play (until the valve plunger contacts the stopper plate, then resistance is felt). Free pla...
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