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- 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3496, CID:213, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:213, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3496, CID:213, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:213, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus 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 -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 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 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
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 disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Disassemble
- Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder into suitable container.
- Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves.
- Pry up and remove reservoir from master cylinder body.
- Remove fluid control valve.
- Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
- Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection
- Wash components in clean brake fluid only. Use an air hose to bl...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cobra -> Crown Victoria, Fusion, Grand Marquis, Milan, MKZ, MKS, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Except Cobra -> Focus -> Inspection -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
Replacement
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal at least 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
Crown Victoria, Fusion, Grand Marquis, Milan, MKZ, MKS, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X & Town Car
Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in their original position.
- On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension service switch to Off position.
- On all models, raise and support fron...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm System -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm System
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
Bendix Diaphragm System
These units are of the vacuum suspended system. Some units are of the single diaphragm system, while others are of the tandem diaphragm system. Both single piston and double piston or split system master cylinders are used.
The vacuum suspended diaphragm system units utilize engine manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power. It consists of three basic elements combined into a single power unit. The three basic elements of the single diaphragm system are:
- Vacuum power section which includes front and rear shell, power diaphragm, return spring and push...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> MKS, Sable, Taurus & Taurus X -> Troubleshooting -> Inspection & Verification
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
Inspection & Verification
- Verify customer's original concern by operating anti-loc...
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