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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Brake Booster Replacement -> 1992-94 -> 1995-96 -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Bronco, E-Series & F-Series

Ensure booster rubber reaction disc is properly installed as shown, Fig. . A dislodged disc may cause excessive pedal travel and extreme operation sensitivity. The disc is black compared to the silver colored valve plunger that will be exposed after the pushrod and front seal are removed.

1992-94

The booster unit is serviced as an assembly and must be replaced if the reaction disc cannot be properly installed and aligned, or if it cannot be located within the unit itself.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect stop lamp switch electrical con...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Brake Bleeding -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

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

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> 1992 Models (RABS) -> System Service -> ABS Computer Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Exciter Ring -> Installation -> Rear ABS Sensor -> Rear ABS Valve -> Removal
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake system bleed procedures.

Component Replacement

ABS Computer Module
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wiring harness from RABS module.
  • On Bronco, Explorer, F-Series and Ranger 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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never reuse fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.

  • Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap shop cloths around tubing below fitting to absorb escaping brake fluid.
  • Depress brake pedal slowly forcing air trapped in master cylinder out at fitting.
  • Hold pedal down and tighten fittings, then release brake pedal. Releasing brake pedal before fittings are tightened will allow air to en...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Pushrod -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Pushrod

Bronco, E-Series & F-Series

To check adjustment of pushrod, fabricate a gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as shown in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of slot in gauge.

Windstar
  • Without disconnecting brake tubes...

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