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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+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 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 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 -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Probe -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang
Removal
- Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as described under " Caliper Service." Do not disconnect flexible hose unless caliper requires service. Support caliper with wire or tie strap so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
- Remove rear disc support bracket to wheel knuckle bolts, then the rear disc support bracket and brake shoes and linings.
- Remove two nuts, then the rotor from rear hub.
Installation
- If installing new rotor, remove protective coating from rotor with suitable carburetor cleaner.
- Lub...
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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 -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper 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+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Operation -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake...
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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 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. Inspect wheel bearings and repack if necessary.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper is removed when installing new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and bores with compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears, replace as necessary.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can be cleaned with crocus cloth. Bore...
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