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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Contour
- 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1998 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Type -> Brakes Grab -> Erratic Booster Operation, Binding, Grabbing Or Sticking -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> No Power Assist
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Complaints about power brake operation should be handled as if two separate systems exist. Inspect for faults in the hydraulic system first. If it is satisfactory, start inspecting the power brake circuit. For a quick inspection of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position.
Another inspection begins with installation of a suitable pressure gauge in the brake hydr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Contour & Mystique -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.
Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS
Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
It may sometime become necessary to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves and render them inoperative.
Flushing is performed at ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS
System Depressurizing
On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to di...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS
System Depressurizing
On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to di...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
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 the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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