1998 Ford Explorer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Explorer

  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1997 F-Super Duty -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc -> Transmission Mounted -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD
Rear Disc
  • Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace".
  • Using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, to measure inside diameter of parking brake drum, Fig. .
  • Using parking brake adjuster screw, adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
1997 F-Super Duty
Transmission Mounted
  • Place transmission in neutral position and release parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Loosen parking brake adjusting clevis locknut sev...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to "Diagnosis & Testin... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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

Refer to Figs. through when performing parking brake service procedures.

Removal
  • Raise and suitably support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly
  • Remove rotor as outlined in "Disc Brakes."
  • Remove outboard return spring.
  • Remove adjusting screw spring.
  • Remove rear parking brake hold-...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer 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: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 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 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer 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: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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