1991 Mercury Capri Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Mercury Capri

  • 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1598, CID:98, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:98, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1598, CID:98, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:98, Engine VIN:, Desg:6

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> ROTOR -> 1991 CAPRI/ESCORT & TRACER -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

1991 CAPRI/ESCORT & TRACER

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Using a chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft retaining nut and washer.Discard nut and washer.
  • Remove brake pads and caliper from the steering knuckle as outlined. Support the caliper by a wire strung from the coil spring. Do not disconnect the brake line from the caliper.
  • Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A or equivalent, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt. Separate control arm from steering knuckle.
  • Remove steering knuckle to strut assem...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary. Do not get any grease on the linings.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Should it become necessary to remove the caliper for installation of new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, wipe dry using lint free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Check dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, new boots should be installed upon re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Mercury Capri 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 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 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 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Mercury Capri 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 Mercury Capri 1.6 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 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> BRAKE PADS -> 1989 Tracer -> 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Capri -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSTALLATION -> Probe -> REMOVAL -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

REMOVAL

Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
  • Remove brake fluid until reservoir is half full.
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove caliper locating pins.
  • Lift caliper assembly from adapter plate, then remove outer shoe from caliper assembly.On some models, slip shoe down caliper leg until clip is disengaged.
  • Remove inner shoe and lining assembly.On some models, pull shoe straight out of piston. This should require a force as high as 20-30 lbs.
  • Suspend caliper from inner fender housing with wire to avoid damaging brake ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> HYDRAULIC TUBING -> DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GAS

Never use copper tubing as a replacement for steel tubing. Copper tubing is subject to fatigue cracking and corrosion which could result in brake system

Steel tubing is used to conduct hydraulic pressure to the brakes. All fittings, tubing and hose should be inspected for rusted, damaged or defective flared seats. The tubing is equipped with a double flare/inverted seat or I.S.O. flare to insure more positive seating in the fitting. To repair or reflare tubing, proceed as follows:

DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT

  • Using the tool shown inFig. or equivalent, cut off the damaged seat or da...

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