1995 Ford Ranger Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Replace

Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger

• Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
• Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Use an eight inch C-clamp to move piston back into its bore as follows:
• Place head of C-clamp against caliper and screw end of C-clamp against outer pad below spring clip.
• Tighten C-clamp until torque buttons just clear caliper (approximately 1/8 inch). Remove C-clamp.
• Clean excess dirt from around pin tabs, then use caliper pin remover tool No. D89T-2196-A or equivalent and light hammer to drive caliper pin from caliper a...

Except Windstar

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. Ensure proper bleed sequence is followed.

On Aerostar, Bronco, E-Series, Explorer, F-Series and Ranger models, the bleed order is right rear, left rear, right front, left front.

On Villager models, the bleed order is left front, right front, left rear, right rear.

• Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap sho...

Removal

• Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Remove brake drum. If brake drum will not come off, remove rubber plug from adjuster hole and insert a screwdriver and brake adjustment tool No. D81L-1103-C, or equivalent, to disengage brake shoe adjusting lever and loosen brake adjuster screw .
• Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of leakage. If evidence of leakage is present, service cylinders as necessary.
• Install brake cylinder clamp tool No. D 81L-1103-B, or equivalent, over ends of wheel cylinder, then contract brake shoes as follows:
• Disengage adjusting lever ...

Replace

Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger

• Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
• Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Use an eight inch C-clamp to move piston back into its bore as follows:
• Place head of C-clamp against caliper and screw end of C-clamp against outer pad below spring clip.
• Tighten C-clamp until torque buttons just clear caliper (approximately 1/8 inch). Remove C-clamp.
• Clean excess dirt from around pin tabs, then use caliper pin remover tool No. D89T-2196-A or equivalent and light hammer to drive caliper pin from caliper a...

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...

Brake System Bleed

The RABS II master cylinder and hydraulic control unit must be bled using anti-lock brake adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA and jumper tool No. T93T-50-ALA, or equivalents. If this procedure is not followed, air will be trapped in the hydraulic control unit and will contribute to improper brake pedal feel.

Bleed system as follows:

• Place bleed/harness switch on bleed adapter tool to bleed position.
• Turn ignition switch to On position. At this point, the red OFF indicator should turn on.
• Push motor button on the adapter down. This starts the pump motor.
• The red OFF indicato...