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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Start engine and move shift control selector lever into Reverse position.
- With vehicle moving in Reverse, press and release brake pedal several times.
- Move shift control selector lever into Park position, then stop engine.
- Position both front seats to rearmost position, then remove front console screws.
- Recline both front seats, then remove rear con...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum screws, then the brake drum.
- Remove wheel hub as outlined in "Escort, Tracer & ZX2" chassis chapter.
- Remove brake shoe retracting springs, Fig. , using screwdriver to push in and twist spring to disengage it from pin.
- Remove righthand anti-rattle spring.
- Push and turn brake shoe hold down springs, then remove them.
- Remove primary rear shoe and lining from backing plate, then the secondary shoe and lining.
Installation
- If rear shoes and linings are to be used again, inspect them to ensure they meet speci...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Brake ABS Sensor Indicator -> Front Brake ABS Sensors -> Gravity -> Hydraulic ABS Actuator Assembly -> Manual -> Pressure -> Rear Brake ABS Sensor Indicator -> Rear Brake ABS Sensors
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Pressure
- Clean outside of brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Remove reservoir cap and fill brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions when installing master cylinder adapter.
- Install brake bleeder to brake master cylinder reservoir, and attach brake bleeder tank hose to fitting on adapter.
- Attach a rubber drain hose to righthand rear bleeder screw and submerge free end of hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
- Open valve on brake bleeder tank.
- Loosen bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-fr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as required.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut, or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Fluid spilling from boot center hole, or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
- Inspect backing plate ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder
Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car
- Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in system.
- Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all required electrical connectors.
- Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
- Remove two bolts which attach proportioning valve bracket to brake master cylinder. Secure proportioning valve and tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
- Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brak...
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