2001 Ford ZX2 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 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: 2001 Ford ZX2 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 2001 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An automatic adjuster in th...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 2001 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.

In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if required.

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

If caliper was removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.

Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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