1991 Mercury Tracer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Mercury Tracer

  • 1991 Mercury Tracer 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS, CID:112, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:112, Engine VIN:, Desg:8

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT -> BENDIX TYPE -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually, causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched during production should not require service adjustment. However, if the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 7 -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly, then the grease cap.
  • Using a suitable chisel, raise staked portion of wheel bearing locknut.
  • Remove rear bearing locknut. To do so, turn the locknut at the lefthand rear wheel bearing counterclockwise and the locknut at the righthand rear wheel bearing clockwise.
  • Remove outer wheel bearing,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> BENDIX DIAPHRAGM TYPES -> Brakes Grab -> DESCRIPTION -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> OPERATION -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer 1.9 L4 GAS

DESCRIPTION

These units are of the vacuum suspended type. Some units are of the single diaphragm type,Fig. while others are of the tandem diaphragm type,Fig. . Both single piston and double piston or split system type master cylinders are used.

The vacuum suspended diaphragm type units utilize engine manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power. It consists of three basic elements combined into a single power unit. The three basic elements of the single diaphragm type are:

  • A vacuum power section which includes a front and rear shell, a power diaphragm...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the caliper, surfaces of the disc and external surfaces of the hub, during service procedures. Handling the brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, exercise care so as not to interfere ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> OPERATION -> CAPRI & PROBE -> CONTINENTAL/MARK VII & THUNDERBIRD -> TRACER & 1991 ESCORT
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

CONTINENTAL/MARK VII & THUNDERBIRD

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on Continental, Mark VII & Thunderbird,Figs. and . The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper, however, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An autom...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> Assembly -> BENDIX, TEVES & DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER -> Disassembly -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer 1.9 L4 GAS

BENDIX, TEVES & DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER

On Bendix, Teves and Double Diaphragm Booster type power brake units, overhaul is not required. If it has been determined that the brake booster is defective, replace power brake unit as an assembly. In some instances, the only service required is replacement of the check valve and grommet and pushrod adjustment.

SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER

Disassembly
  • Remove brake booster from vehicle.
  • Place front shell of booster in a vise.
  • Remove clevis from valve rod and plunger assembly.
  • Remove dust boot from rear shell,Fig. , then place alignment marks on fron...

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