1998 Ford ZX2 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 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: 1998 Ford ZX2 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 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aspire -> Contour, Mystique & 1999 Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Probe -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder
Aspire
  • Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect brake tubes, then cap tubes to prevent entry of contaminants.
  • Remove master cylinder attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. After installation is complete, fill master cylinder with manufacturer recommended brake fluid and bleed brakes.
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang
  • On models equipped with ABS, depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
  • On a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 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 ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.

In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

If caliper does not require servicing, do not disconnect brake hose or remove caliper from vehicle. Position caliper aside with wire or tie straps to avoid damaging caliper or hose.

If excessive force must be used to remove the rotor, then it should be inspected for lateral runout before installation.

Removal
  • On models with air suspension, turn service switch Off.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Use care to avoid damage or interference with caliper bleeder screw fitting and brake rotor shield.
  • Remove caliper anchor bracket bolts. Position...

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