2004 Ford Ranger Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Ford Ranger

  • 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 2004 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2004 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:D

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

Pushrod

E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator
  • On Expedition, F-150, Mark LT and Navigator models, adjust brake booster to master cylinder pushrod length to .980-.995 inch, Fig. .
  • On Explorer, Explorer Sport and Sport/Trac and Mountaineer models, adjust brake ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Ranger -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> G-Switch -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Manual Bleed
  • Clean all dirt from and remove brake master cylinder filler cap, then fill master cylinder with suitable brake fluid.
  • Place box end wrench on righthand rear bleeder screw, then attach rubber drain tube to bleeder screw. Submerge other end of hose in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and hold pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen brake bleeder until stream of brake fluid comes out.
  • While assistant maintains pressure on brake pedal, tighten brake bleeder screw.
  • Repeat until clear, bubble free fluid comes out.
  • Continue b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion & F-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Freestar & Monterey -> Less Hydro Max -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> With Hydro-Max
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aviator

Remove components in sequence illustrated, Fig. .

E-Series
  • Drain brake master cylinder with suitable suction device.
  • Remove coolant reservoir.
  • On models equipped with Hydro Boost, remove three power distribution box bracket bolts and position box aside.
  • On all models, remove speed control deactivator switch.
  • Disconnect fluid level sensor connector.
  • Remove and discard master cylinder mounting nuts.
  • Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes.
  • Remove master cylinder cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque master cylinder mounting nuts to 18...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Ranger -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> G-Switch -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Manual Bleed
  • Clean all dirt from and remove brake master cylinder filler cap, then fill master cylinder with suitable brake fluid.
  • Place box end wrench on righthand rear bleeder screw, then attach rubber drain tube to bleeder screw. Submerge other end of hose in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and hold pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen brake bleeder until stream of brake fluid comes out.
  • While assistant maintains pressure on brake pedal, tighten brake bleeder screw.
  • Repeat until clear, bubble free fluid comes out.
  • Continue b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

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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