1997 Mercury Tracer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1997 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aspire -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Drive Cycle Test -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pinpoint Tests -> Using Analog VOM -> Using Rotunda Super STAR II -> Warning Indicator
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Aspire

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes may be retrieved using the following methods:

  • Identifying voltage fluctuations with analog voltmeter.
  • Identifying flashes of anti-lock brake warning indicator.
  • Reading digital or audible diagnostic trouble code from Rotunda Super STAR II Tester tool No. 007-0041B, or equivalent, using Rotunda Super MECS Adapter tool No. 007-00052, or equivalent.

The test connector available for obtaining diagnostic trouble codes is the Data Link Connector (DLC), located near the battery.

The diagnostic t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut, or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Fluid spilling from boot center hole, or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as l...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

Single Piston Calipers

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. through . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1997 -> 1997-98 w/Hydro-Boost System -> 1997-98 w/Vacuum Type System -> 1998 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Thunderbird & 1997 Cougar
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".

Power Booster, Replace
Aspire

Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.

  • Remove master cylinder as described in the "Hydraulic Brake Systems".
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
  • From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described und...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models, Fig. . The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against t...

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