1996 Ford Bronco Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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. ,...

Parking Brake

Explorer

Rear Disc

• Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace".
• Using tool No. D81L-1103-A or equivalent, brake adjustment gauge or equivalent, measure inside diameter of parking brake drum, Fig. .
• Using parking brake adjuster screw, adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
• Reverse procedure to install.

Transmission Mounted

F-Super Duty, Rear

• Place transmission in neutral position and release parking brake, t...

Excessive Pedal Travel

• Worn brake lining.
• Shoe and lining knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
• Piston and shoe and lining assembly not properly seated or positioned.
• Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
• Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
• Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
• Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
• Shoe out of flat more than .005 inch.
• Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
• Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

Brake Roughness or Chatter; Pedal Pumping

• Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
• Rotor excessively out of parallel.

Excessive P...

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...

Brake Drums

Any time brake drums are removed for brake service, braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced.

Minor scores should be removed with sa...

Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger

• Remove caliper as described under "Caliper Service," leaving brake hose connected.
• Secure caliper with wire so that caliper is not hanging with weight on brake hose.
• Compress anti-rattle clip, then remove inner pad from caliper.
• Press each ear of outer pad away from caliper, slide torque buttons out of retention notches and slide pad off caliper.
• Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
• Use an eight inch C-clamp and a worn inner pad or block of wood to bottom out caliper piston in bore.
• Install new anti-rattle clip on lower end of inner pad.
• Refill...