2000 Ford Explorer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aerostar -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> E-Series, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Excursion -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> Removal -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aerostar

Use care when removing the brake master cylinder to avoid scratching the exposed primary piston.

  • Disconnect wiring harness from low fluid level warning switch in master cylinder reservoir, then the low fluid warning switch from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect brake pressure differential valve warning lamp switch from combination valve, then the front and rear brake tubes from master cylinder.
  • Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and booster bracket holder to power brake booster.
  • Discard fluid from master cylinder, allowing fluid to pour through reservoir fi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Service Brake

The rear brake shoes adjust automatically when the vehicle is driven in reverse and the brakes are applied sharply several times. Manual adjustment is required only when brake shoes are replaced. When adjusting rear brakes, ensure parking brake is properly adjusted and adjuster is operating freely.

Drums Removed
  • With drums removed, clean areas where shoes contact backing plate, then apply suitable lubricant to contact areas. Ensure lubricant does not contaminate linings.
  • Adjust gauge to inside diameter of brake drum using suitable brake shoe adjusting gauge.
  • Reverse tool an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150/250LD, F-Super Duty Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger (4WABS) -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Handling
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake Fluid Handling

Brake fluid can cause serious injury and vehicle damage if not handled properly. Avoid ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150/250LD, F-Super Duty Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger (4WABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> System Operation
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

System Operation

The four wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lockup by automatically modulating the brake pressure during an emergency stop.

When the brakes are applied, fluid is forced from the master cylinder outlet ports to the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) inlet ports. This pressure is transmitted through three normally open solenoid valves contained inside the HCU, then through the outlet ports of ...

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