2001 Ford Escort Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
  • Pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection

When disassembled, wash all parts in clean brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Single Piston Calipers

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the insid...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Troubleshooting -> Preliminary Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Preliminary 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 assembl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 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: 2001 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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