1998 Mercury Tracer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Mercury Tracer

  • 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, inspect the brake operation.

Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Set the tank in the required location, then bring the air hose to the tank. Do not move the ta...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Troubleshooting -> Drive Cycle Test & Visual Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

Drive Cycle Test & Visual Inspection

Verify concern by driving vehicle. Look for problems in other areas which may affect ABS: suspension and steering components, tire integrity and air pressure, wheel bearings and brake components common to all brake systems. The hydraulic anti-lock actuator asse...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 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 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Removal -> Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

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Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang
Removal
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
  • Remove retaining clip, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
  • Using open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, remove pinch bolts, Fig. .
  • Lift caliper assembly from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.
Installation
  • Apply suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
  • Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Tracer 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 Mercury Tracer LS 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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