1991 Ford Ranger Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Ranger

  • 1991 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 2.9 V6 GAS, CID:177, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:177, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.9 V6 GAS, CID:177, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:177, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> SYSTEM SELF-TEST FEATURE
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger Super 2.9 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 Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 1990-91 Models -> COMPUTER MODULE -> EXCITER RING -> REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (RABS) VALVE -> REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.9 V6 GAS

All components are serviced as assemblies and should not be disassembled.

COMPUTER MODULE

1990-91 Models
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On all models, disconnect wiring harness from RABS module.
  • On Bronco II, Ranger and Explorer models, remove module to instrument panel retaining screws behind center of instrument panel.
  • On Aerostar models, remove module to instrument panel anti-skid plate retaining screws on lefthand side of engine cover under instrument panel.
  • On E-Series models, remove parking brake actuator assembly as follows:
    • Loosen adjusting nut at equalizer.
    • From inside e...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, FORD -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger 2.9 V6 GAS

To check adjustment of pushrod, fabricate a gauge and position it against master cylinder mounting ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 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 Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, FORD -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 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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