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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Explorer
- 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
- 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Aerostar, Bronco, Explorer, E-150, F-150 & Ranger -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
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...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 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: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 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 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking When Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
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...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-96 Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> Operation -> System Self-Test
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
Operation
The rear anti-lock brake system (RABS II) monitors rear wheel speed through a rear axle mounted sensor. If a lockup condition begins to develop, the RABS II module will control hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes, inhibiting wheel lockup.
Component Locations
Refer to Figs. through for RABS II component locations.
System Self-Test
The RABS II module performs system tests during vehicle start-up and normal operation. The RABS II valve assembly, sensor and fluid level circuits are monit...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 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 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
This brake booster is a hydraulically operated booster, receiving its power from the power steering system, Fig. . The power steering pump provides fluid pressure to operate both the brake booster and the power steering gear. This fluid pressure provides a variable power assist that is regulated by brake pedal applic...
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