1991 Ford Taurus Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Taurus

  • 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1991 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153
  • 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1991 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston,Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. T...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Sable/Taurus & Town Car, 1990-91 Continental -> SYSTEM BLEEDING
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect 55-pin plug from electronic control unit, then attach Anti-Lock Breakout Box/Bleeding Adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA or equivalent to wiring harness 55-pin plug.
  • Place bleed/harness switch in bleed position.
  • Turn ignition to On position, the red Off light should turn on.
  • Push motor button on adapter down to start pump motor. The Red Off light will turn off and green On light will turn on. The pump motor will run for 60 seconds...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> CHECKING COMPLAINTS
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus L 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 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Sable/Taurus & Town Car, 1990-91 Continental -> PEDAL TRAVEL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Push switch plunger completely into switch housing, this zeros out switch adjustment so it can automatically reset to correct dimension,Fig. .
  • Slowly pull arm back, out of switch housing past detent point.At this point it should be impossible to reattach arm to pin unless brake pedal is f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> BLEEDING BRAKES -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING NOTES -> SYSTEM PRIMING -> TESTING DUAL MASTER CYLINDERS -> WHEEL BLEEDING SEQUENCE
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.8 V6 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems.

The bleeding operation itself is fairly well standardized. First step in all cases is cleaning the dirt from the filler cap before removing it from the master cylinder. This should be done thoroughly.

Pressure bleeding is fastest because the master cylinder doesn't have to be refilled several times, and the job can be done by one man. To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Sable/Taurus & Town Car, 1990-91 Continental -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> DIAGNOSTIC LAMP SYMPTOM CHART -> DIAGNOSTIC TESTS -> Electronic Controller -> Fluid Level Indicator, Pedal Travel Switch & Pump Motor -> Memory Erasing -> On Board Self-Test Procedure -> ON-BOARD SELF-TEST -> PRE-TEST CHECKS -> QUICK TEST CHECKS -> Solenoid Valve -> Star Tester Connection & Battery Check -> Wheel Sensor -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Ensure the following diagnosis procedures are used in the sequence and step-by-step order indicated. Following the wrong sequence or bypassing steps will only lead to unnecessary replacement of system components and/or incorrect resolution of the problem. The diagnostic procedure consists of five sub-tests: Pre-test Checks, On-Board Self-Tests, Manual Quick Tests, Warning Lamp Symptom Chart and the Diagnostic Tests.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems" for the ABS wiring circuits, when performing following diagnostic procedures.

PRE-TEST CHECKS

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