1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup

  • 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS, CID:460, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:460, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL, CID:445, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:445, Engine VIN:, Desg:F

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder malfunction.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder malfunction.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake com...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> E-Series, F-Super Duty Series & Excursion -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

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 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150/250LD, F-Super Duty Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger (4WABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> System Operation
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

System Operation

The four wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lockup by automatically modulating the brake pressure during an emergency stop.

When the brakes are applied, fluid is forced from the master cylinder outlet ports to the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) inlet ports. This pressure is transmitted through three normally open solenoid valves contained inside the HCU, then through the outlet ports of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> 1997 Windstar -> Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Pushrod -> Villager
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Pushrod

Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger

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

Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager

Refer to "Brake Booster, Replace" for pushrod adjustment.

Villager

Refer to "Brake Booste... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> 1997 Windstar -> Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Pushrod -> Villager
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

Pushrod

Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger

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

Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager

Refer to "Brake Booster, Replace" for pushrod adjustment.

Villager

Refer to "Brake Booste... "

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