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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aviator

Front

The Aviator utilizes a dual piston front brake caliper and a single piston rear brake caliper. The caliper floats on two guide pins that are bolted to the caliper and extend into the caliper anchor, Fig. .

Rear

The rear disc brake system utilizes a single piston brake caliper. The mechanical parking brake system uses a drum in hat system within the rear brake disc, Fig. .

E-Series

Front

The disc brake caliper is a pin slider, single piston design on the E-150 models and a pin slider dual piston design on the E-250, E-350, E-450 & E-550 models, Figs. through .

Rear

E-Series veh...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-250/350 w/2WD -> F-250/350 w/4WD & F-450/550 -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Installation -> Motorhome -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aviator

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove front brake components in sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear

Refer to Fig. and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.

Escape & Mariner

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in .
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

E-Series

Front

Refer to Figs. through and remove components in sequence listed.

Rear
Removal
  • Remove disc brake caliper, refer to .
  • Remove axle shafts.
  • Lift lock washer tab from slot in outer lock nut, Fig...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> E-250 w/Tension Limiter -> E-450 & E-550 -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Freestar & Monterey -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator
Rear Disc
  • Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in .
  • Measure inside diameter of parking brake drum using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
E-Super Duty
E-250 w/Tension Limiter
  • Loosen tension limiter nut to end of tension limiter threads.
  • Depress brake pedal to last detent position (17 clicks).
  • Measure and record exposed length of cinch strap, Fig. .
  • Tighten tension limiter n...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002-03 -> 2004-06 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pinpoint Tests
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool and Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalents, to the Data Link Connector (DCL) located in the passenger compartment beneath the instrument panel. Follow tool manufacturer's instructions for accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 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 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Expedition & Navigator -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control ...

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