1992 Mercury Sable Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1992 Mercury Sable

  • 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1992 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> ASPIRE & FESTIVA -> Assemble -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> CALIPER, REPLACE -> CAPRI -> Disassemble -> ESCORT & TRACER -> EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE & TRACER -> EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE, TEMPO, TOPAZ & TRACER -> Inspection -> Installation -> PROBE -> Removal -> TEMPO & TOPAZ
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

CALIPER, REPLACE

The hydraulic system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition switch in the OFF position.

EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE & TRACER

Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.

  • On 1994 Continental, Sable and Taurus models, turn air suspension service switch off.
  • On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Loosen brake tube fi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VII & THUNDERBIRD -> ESCORT & TRACER -> MARK VII -> MUSTANG -> Parking Brake -> PROBE -> SABLE & TAURUS
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

MARK VII
Parking Brake
  • Fully release parking brake, then place transmission in neutral and support vehicle at rear axle.
  • Tighten adjuster nut until levers on calipers just begin to move, then loosen adjuster nut until levers just return to stop position.
  • Apply and release parking brake. Check levers on caliper to determine if they are fully returned by attempting to pull lever rearward. If lever moves, the adjustment is too tight and must be readjusted.
CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VII & THUNDERBIRD
Parking Brake
  • Fully release parking brake, then place transmission in neutral and support vehi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> SYSTEM PRIMING -> WHEEL BLEEDING SEQUENCE
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

The disc brake hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. The brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding operation.

Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Be sure the disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, check brake operation to be sure a firm pedal has been obtain...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car -> Troubleshooting -> PRE-TEST CHECKS
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

PRE-TEST CHECKS
  • Verify parking brake is completely released. If parking brake is applied, "Brake" lamp will be illuminated.
  • Check brake fluid. As fluid level drops, red "Brake" lamp will illuminate. If fluid level continues to fall, amber "Check Anti-Lock Brake" lamp will illuminate and anti-lock function will be inhibited.
  • Verify all of the following connectors are properly connected and in good operating condition:
    • 55 pin connector of the computer module.
    • 19 pin c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Description -> DIAGONALLY SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Failure Warning Switch -> FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valves -> PROPORTIONING VALVE -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light System
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the master cylinder is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems, Fig. .

If a failure of a rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

REMOVAL
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment. Refer to individual chassis chapters for procedures.
  • Using suitable tool, remove shoe hold-down springs and pins, Fig. .
  • Lift brake shoes, springs and adjuster assembly off backing plate and wheel cylinder assembly, being careful not to bend adjusting lever.
  • Remove parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
  • Remove retracting springs from lower brake shoe attachments and upper shoe to adjusting lever attachment points,...

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