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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+.

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+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> 1992 Models (RABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> Operation -> Self-Test Feature
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The rear anti-lock brake system (RABS) constantly monitors rear wheel speed. In the event of an impending rear brake lockup, the system regulates hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes, preventing total lockup when the brakes are applied and thereby reducing the possibility of skidding.

The system consists of a yellow warning light on the instrument panel, an electro-hydraulic rear anti-lock brake system (RABS) valve mounted on the frame rail behind the crossmember, a speed sensor mounted on the rear drive axle, an exciter ring mounted on the differential case and a computer module. O...

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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check va...

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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 Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1992 -> Hydro-Boost Leak Test -> Performance Check -> Reserve Retention Check
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Normal Hydro-Boost units will produce certain noises that current technology cannot correct. These noises occur when brake pedal is manipulated in a manner not associated with everyday braking habits. Normal operating noise can be a hissing, clunk, click or a chatter.

If above normal pedal efforts are applied, the Hydro-Boost unit will emit hissing noises. These noises will be particularly noticeable with the vehicle motionless and will increase in intensity as pedal efforts increase and system operating temperatures increase. Loud hissing noises at or below normal pedal effo...

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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 -> Component Replacement -> 1992-94 -> 1995-96 -> Aerostar -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger & Explorer -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aerostar
1992-94
  • Disconnect brake warning lamp electrical connector from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from master cylinder, then remove master cylinder to brake booster nuts and master cylinder.
  • Before installing cylinder, check distance from outer end of master cylinder pushrod to front face of booster assembly using suitable gauge block, Fig. . Pushrod length should be .980-.995 inch. Turn pushrod adjusting screw inward or outward until specified length is achieved.
  • Install master cylinder and nuts, then connect hydraulic lines and brake warning ...

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