2004 Ford Taurus Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Ford Taurus

  • 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from the edge of the dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Dual Piston Calipers

The caliper consists of a sliding bridge type caliper housing with dual pistons, caliper mounting frame and inner and outer friction pad assemblies, Figs. and . The caliper is located into and slides on the anchor frame by its thrust face and a locating pin and clip. The friction pads are retained into the anchor frame by the caliper sliding bridge assembly and use an anti-rattle spring clip to reduce brake noise. The friction pads are retained into the sliding bridge assembly by clips located on the back of the friction pad.

Lefthand and righthand caliper and in...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Sable & Taurus -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Sable & Taurus -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

Removal

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove retainer push nuts and slide drum off hub, Fig. .
  • If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
  • If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off and loosen star wheel, Fig. .
  • Remove hub nut cover and discard.
  • Remove hub nut and discard. Slide hub and one-piece bearing off spindle.
  • Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
  • Remove shoe hold-down springs and pins.
  • Lift shoes, spr...

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