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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Mercury Tracer
- 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS, CID:112, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:112, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
- 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort & Tracer -> Troubleshooting -> Visual Inspection
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS
Visual Inspection
Verify concern by driving vehicle. Look for problems in other areas which may affect ABS: suspension and steering components, tire integrity and air pressure, wheel bearings and brake components common to all brake systems. The hydraulic anti-lock actuator assembly is not serviceable and ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Disassemble
- Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
- Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
- 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
When disassembled...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Capri -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Installation -> Removal -> Replace -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake system power booster must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
Capri
Replace
- Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using needle nose pliers, remove parking brake return springs at rear of caliper, Fig. .
- Loosen parking brake cable ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Capri -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Installation -> Probe -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS
Capri
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using cape chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut if it cannot be used again.
- Remove disc brake pads as described under "Brake Pad Service," then the caliper as described under "Caliper Service." Support caliper by suitable wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
- Remove grease cap, then carefully raise staked portion of locknut using small cape chisel.
- Remove and discard locknut. Locknuts are threaded left and right. Lefthand threaded locknut is located o...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1995 -> 1995-96 Continental -> 1996 -> Aspire -> Assemble -> Bendix, Teves & Tandem Diaphragm Booster -> Capri, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Hydro-Boost System -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Single Diaphragm Booster -> Vacuum Type System
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS
Power Booster, Replace
Aspire
Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.
- Remove master cylinder as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
- From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described under "Adjustments."
- Bleed brakes as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Torqu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
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