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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Escort
- 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
- 1996 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS, CID:112, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:112, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
- 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Capri -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
Caliper, Replace
Capri
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake pads as described under "Brake Pad Service."
- Remove clip brake flex hose to strut assembly clip.
- Remove brake flex hose to caliper assembly banjo bolt.
- Remove two copper washers sealing flex hose banjo fitting, then discard washers.
- Remove lower caliper retaining bolt.
- Using cold chisel, remove upper caliper guide pin dust cap. This will allow access to Allen head on guide pin.
- Using Allen wrench, loosen and remove upper caliper guide pin.
- Lift caliper off rotor.
- Remove guide pin and bushing d...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Escort & Tracer -> Mustang -> Parking Brake -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
Aspire
- Ensure parking brake control lever is in fully released position.
- Remove access cover from console.
- Remove cable adjustment nut's locking clip.
- Raise and support vehicle, then ensure rear tires turn freely.
- Tighten cable adjustment nut until brakes drag slightly when tires rotate.
- Loosen adjustment nut in small increments until drag just disappears.
- Rear brakes should lock when brake control lever is pulled upward 11-16 notches.
- Ensure parking brake operates properly.
- Install locking clip and access cover.
Continental, Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird
- Fully release parking bra...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 6 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Start engine and move shift control selector lever into Reverse position.
- With vehicle moving in Reverse, press and release brake pedal several times.
- Move shift control selector lever into Park position, then stop engine.
- Remove parking brake console as follows:
- Position both front seats to rearmost position, then remove front console screws.
- Recline both front seats, then remove r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS
- On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings, by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with ignition in Off position.
- On all models, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off caliper, disc surfaces and external hub surfaces during service procedures. Handling brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deforming disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
- If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
- During wh...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Capri -> Continental, Contour, Mark VIII, Mystique, Mustang & Mustang Cobra, Sable & Taurus -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Escort & Tracer -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS
Capri
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut and washer.
- Remove brake pads and caliper from steering knuckle as described under "Brake Pad Service."
- Support caliper with wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
- Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A, or equivalent, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then separate control arm from steering knuckle.
- Remove steering knuckle to strut assembly bolts.
- Using knuck...
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