1992 Mercury Cougar Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1992 Mercury Cougar

  • 1992 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> PUSHROD -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0 V8 GAS

On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes refer to appropriate "Anti-Lock Brakes".

PUSHROD

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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> 1992 Cougar, Mark VII & Thunderbird -> Precautions -> HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID COLOR
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 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 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS

BRAKE ROUGHNESS

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. 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. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Description -> CAPRI & PROBE -> CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VII, MARK VIII, MUSTANG & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR -> ESCORT & TRACER
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0 V8 GAS

CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VII, MARK VIII, MUSTANG & THUNDERBIRD

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on Continental, Mark VII, Mark VIII, Mustang and Thunderbird, Figs. through . The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper; however, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> ROTOR, Replace -> 1992 -> 1993-94 -> CAPRI -> CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VIII & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR -> ESCORT & TRACER -> Installation -> PROBE -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS

CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VIII & THUNDERBIRD
Removal
  • Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as described under "Caliper Service." If caliper assembly does not need service, do not disconnect flexible hose from rear disc brake caliper. Support caliper with suitable wire so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
  • Remove rear disc support bracket to rear wheel knuckle bolts, then the rear disc support bracket and brake shoes and linings.
  • Remove two nuts, then the rotor from rear hub.
Installation
  • If installing new rotor, remove protective coating from rotor with suitable carburetor clea...

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