1991 Ford Tempo Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Tempo

  • 1991 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Tempo L 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Tempo 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1991 Ford Tempo GLS 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo 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: 1991 Ford Tempo L 2.3 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 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT -> BENDIX TYPE -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo L 2.3 L4 GAS

Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually, causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched during production should not require service adjustment. However, if the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 4 -> INSTALLATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo GLS 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Lightly lubricate backing plate shoe contact surfaces with suitable brake lubrication.
  • Remove brake drum hub grease seal and bearings, then clean and repack bearings and reinstall. Install new grease seal.
  • Assemble parking brake lever to trailing shoe, then install spring washer and retaining clip. Using suitable pliers, crimp retaining clip until securely fastened.
  • Attach parking brake cable to parking brake lever.
  • Assemble lower retracting spring to leading and trailing shoe assemblies, then spread lower part of shoes and install on backing plate.
  • Using suitable tool, install hold-dow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> Capri, Tracer & 1991 Escort -> DISASSEMBLY -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSPECTION -> Probe -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo GLS 2.3 L4 GAS

DISASSEMBLY

Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
  • Remove caliper assembly from vehicle as described under "Caliper, Replace."
  • Position fiber block and shop towels between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to caliper brake line fitting bore to force piston from caliper.
  • Remove dust boot from caliper assembly,Figs. and .
  • Remove piston seal from cylinder and discard.
Festiva
  • Remove brake pads and caliper as outlined previously.
  • Remove bleeder screw, drain remaining fluid from caliper, then reinstall screw.
  • Remove dust boot retaining r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo 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: 1991 Ford Tempo 2.3 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 1991 Ford Tempo AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Tempo cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> WHEEL CYLINDERS -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
  • Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder as the cylinder connection will bend metal line and make installation difficult. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
  • Remove screws holding cylinder to brake plate and remove cylinder.

OVERHAUL

  • Referring toFig. as a guide, remove boots, pistons, springs and cups from cylinder.
  • Place all parts, except cylinder casting in clean brake fluid. Wipe cylinder walls with clean brake fluid.
  • Examine cylinder bore. A scored ...

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