2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters, Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Aerostar -> Dana -> E-Series -> Escape -> Expedition, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-Super Duty Series -> Ford -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Windstar & Villager
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aerostar

Removal
  • Remove sufficient brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove disc brake caliper as outlined in "Caliper Service".
  • On models equipped with 2WD, remove hub grease cap, cotter pin, nut retainer, hub spindle nut and front outer wheel bearing washer, then remove outer wheel bearing.
  • On all models, remove front disc brake hub and rotor.
  • On models equipped with 4WD, remove hub as outlined under "Halfshaft, Replace," in "All Wheel Drive System."
Installation
  • On models equipped with 2WD, install front disc brake ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder malfunction.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder malfunction.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake com...

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