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- 1990 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1990 Ford Taurus GL 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
- 1990 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 1990 Ford Taurus L 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1990 Ford Taurus L 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 1990 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1990 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
- 1990 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Sable/Taurus & Town Car, 1990-91 Continental -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> DIAGNOSTIC LAMP SYMPTOM CHART -> DIAGNOSTIC TESTS -> Electronic Controller -> Fluid Level Indicator, Pedal Travel Switch & Pump Motor -> Memory Erasing -> On Board Self-Test Procedure -> ON-BOARD SELF-TEST -> PRE-TEST CHECKS -> QUICK TEST CHECKS -> Solenoid Valve -> Star Tester Connection & Battery Check -> Wheel Sensor -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Ensure the following diagnosis procedures are used in the sequence and step-by-step order indicated. Following the wrong sequence or bypassing steps will only lead to unnecessary replacement of system components and/or incorrect resolution of the problem. The diagnostic procedure consists of five sub-tests: Pre-test Checks, On-Board Self-Tests, Manual Quick Tests, Warning Lamp Symptom Chart and the Diagnostic Tests.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems" for the ABS wiring circuits, when performing following diagnostic procedures.
PRE-TEST CHECKS
- Verify ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> Assembly -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> CALIPER, REPLACE -> CAPRI -> Cleaning & Inspection -> CONTINENTAL & THUNDERBIRD -> Disassembly -> DISC BRAKE PAD, REPLACE -> DISC BRAKE PADS, REPLACE -> Inspection -> Installation -> MARK VII -> PARKING BRAKE, ADJUST -> PROBE -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS -> SCORPIO -> TRACER & 1991 ESCORT
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS
After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
MARK VII
CALIPER, REPLACE
Removal
- Raise vehicle and support on safety stands, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Disconnect fitting on rear brake tube from hose end fitting at frame mounted bracket and plug end of brake tube to prevent loss of fluid and entry of dirt. Remove horse shoe retaining clip from hose fitting and disengage hose from bracket.
- Disconnect parking cable from lever,Fig. , using care to avoid kinking or cutting cable or return spring, then remove retaining screw from cal...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEMS -> 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Assembly -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES -> Capri -> COMBINATION VALVE -> DIAGONALLY SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Disassemble -> Except Capri, Sable, Taurus, 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Failure Warning Switch -> FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Inspection -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACE -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valves -> Sable & Taurus -> Testing Warning Light System
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus L 2.5 L4 GAS
FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems,Figs. and .
If a failure of a rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the mas...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> BENDIX DIAPHRAGM TYPES -> Brakes Grab -> DESCRIPTION -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> OPERATION -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
DESCRIPTION
These units are of the vacuum suspended type. Some units are of the single diaphragm type,Fig. while others are of the tandem diaphragm type,Fig. . Both single piston and double piston or split system type master cylinders are used.
The vacuum suspended diaphragm type 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 type are:
- A vacuum power section which includes a front and rear shell, a power diaphragm...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> HYDRAULIC TUBING -> DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Never use copper tubing as a replacement for steel tubing. Copper tubing is subject to fatigue cracking and corrosion which could result in brake system
Steel tubing is used to conduct hydraulic pressure to the brakes. All fittings, tubing and hose should be inspected for rusted, damaged or defective flared seats. The tubing is equipped with a double flare/inverted seat or I.S.O. flare to insure more positive seating in the fitting. To repair or reflare tubing, proceed as follows:
DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT
- Using the tool shown inFig. or equivalent, cut off the damaged seat or da...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Taurus GL 2.5 L4 GAS
The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston,Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. T...
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