1991 Mercury Sable Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1991 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

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

The anti-lock system (ABS) controls each brake separately. The brake pedal force required to engage the system function may vary with road surface conditions. A dry surface will require a higher force, while a slippery surface will require a much le...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

BRAKE DRUMS

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Mi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake pedal is de...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Mercury Sable 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 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 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 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Sable/Taurus & Town Car, 1990-91 Continental -> SYSTEM COMPONENTS -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, REPLACE -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT -> MASTER CYLINDER -> PEDAL TRAVEL SWITCH -> VACUUM BOOSTER -> WHEEL SENSORS
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

VACUUM BOOSTER

The diaphragm type brake booster is self-contained and is mounted on the left side of engine compartment. The vacuum brake booster uses engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for power.

MASTER CYLINDER

This unit is a tandem master cylinder. The primary (rear) circuit feeds right front and left rear brakes. The secondary circuit (front) feeds left front and right rear brakes. The reservoir is a clear translucent plastic container. An integral fluid level switch is part of reservoir cap assembly, with one electrical connector pointing rearward for wir...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

BRAKE DRUMS

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Mi...

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