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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford Probe
- 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:152, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:152, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
- 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1997-98 Continental & Mark VIII -> 1997-98 Mustang -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Parking Brake -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car
- Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs. foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
- Place transmission in Neutral, then raise and support vehicle.
- With parking brake control in Off position, grasp tensioner around housing. Using an hook tool place end into rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with tool and support tensioner.
- The tensioner spring will take up cable slack and preload cables, while holding tensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If cli...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 1 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Start engine and press brake pedal several times while vehicle is moving in Reverse, then stop engine.
- Remove armrest base to armrest compartment screws.
- Remove armrest base, then armrest compartment to ashtray bracket screws.
- Remove armrest compartment, then unsnap coin tray from console finish panel.
- Remove console panel nuts from console panel ashtray bracket.
- On models with manual transaxle, unscrew shift control selector lever knob.
- On models with automatic transaxle, remove console top panel.
- On all models, engage parking brake, then gently pull up on console finish pane...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Pushrod
Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched durin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Pushrod
Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched durin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Aspire -> Assemble -> Contour & Mystique -> Disassemble -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Except Aspire, Escort, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Probe -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS
Replacement
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra
Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
- On Town Car and Continental, turn air suspension service switch off if equipped.
- On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Probe -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> ABS Relay -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Speed Sensor -> Front Wheel Sensor Rotor -> Hydraulic Actuation Unit -> Rear Speed Sensor -> System Priming
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems.
The bleeding operation itself is fairly well standardized. The first step in all cases is cleaning the dirt from the filler cap before removing it from the master cylinder. This should be done thoroughly.
Pressure bleeding is fastest because the master cylinder doesn't have to be refilled several times, and the job can be done by one person. To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set t...
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