1991 Ford Explorer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD -> Ford Sliding Calipers -> CALIPER & LININGS -> Installation -> PIN SLIDER CALIPER -> RAIL SLIDER CALIPER -> Removal
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

RAIL SLIDER CALIPER

Removal
  • Drain a small amount of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Install an eight inch C-clamp on caliper housing and tighten clamp to bottom piston(s) in cylinder bore(s), then remove clamp. Do not use screwdriver or other edged tool to pry piston(s) from rotor.
  • Remove key retaining screw, then using a hammer and drift, drive out caliper support key and spring.
  • On single piston calipers, push caliper downward against spindle, then rotate upper end upward and out of spindle assembly.
  • On dua...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, FORD -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

This brake booster is a hydraulically operated booster, receiving its power from the power steering system, Fig. . The power steering pump provides fluid pressure to operate both the brake booster and the power steering gear. This fluid pressure provides a variable power assist that is regulated by brake pedal applic...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer 4.0 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 Explorer AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD -> Ford Sliding Calipers -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

These assemblies consist of a caliper housing, bleeder screw, brake pads, mounting hardware, a single or dual piston, square cut seals and molded rubber dust boots. The rail slider-type calipe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer 4.0 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 Explorer AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> SYSTEM SELF-TEST FEATURE
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Two warning lamps are located on the instrument panel to alert the driver to a system malfunction. The red brake warning lamp is used to indicate conventional brake system malfunctions such as low fluid level, parking brake applied and low vacuum conditions (diesel engines only). The yellow anti-lock system warning lamp is used to indicate proper warning lamp circuit operation (2 second illumination with ignition On or engine cranking). If yellow lamp comes on while vehicle is being driven, it is alerting the driver of an anti-lock system malfunction and yellow lamp can...

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