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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 -> 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+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> 1992 Models (RABS) -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Handling
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake Fluid Handling

Brake fluid can cause serious injury and vehicle damage if not handled properly. Avoid ...

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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 -> Description -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Bronco, E-150 & F-150 -> E-250-350, F-250-350 & F-Super Duty, Front -> F-Super Duty, Rear -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger

These models use a pin sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

Bronco, E-150 & F-150

These models use the LD (Light Duty) pin rail sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the single piston caliper slides on two pins attaching the caliper to the spindle assembly.

E-250-350, F-250-350 & F-Super Duty, Front

These models use the HD (Heavy Duty) pin rail sliding caliper type system, Fig. ,...

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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+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Hydraulic Control Valves

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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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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