1996 Ford Windstar Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Windstar

  • 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar 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 Windstar 3.8 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 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Pushrod -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Pushrod

Bronco, E-Series & F-Series

To check adjustment of pushrod, fabricate a gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as shown in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of slot in gauge.

Windstar
  • Without disconnecting brake tubes...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar 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 Windstar 3.0 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 Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar 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: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 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 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Pushrod -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Pushrod

Bronco, E-Series & F-Series

To check adjustment of pushrod, fabricate a gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as shown in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of slot in gauge.

Windstar
  • Without disconnecting brake tubes...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar 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: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 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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