1997 Ford Crown Victoria Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 CNG, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 CNG, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria S 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria S 4.6 V8 CNG, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6 V8 CNG, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 GAS

On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "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 matched durin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6 V8 CNG

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria S 4.6 V8 CNG

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 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Operation -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 GAS

On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".

Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aspire -> Contour, Mystique & 1999 Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Probe -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 CNG

Master Cylinder
Aspire
  • Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect brake tubes, then cap tubes to prevent entry of contaminants.
  • Remove master cylinder attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. After installation is complete, fill master cylinder with manufacturer recommended brake fluid and bleed brakes.
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Town Car, 1997 Cougar & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII, & Mustang
  • On models equipped with ABS, depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
  • On a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Operation -> Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 CNG

On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".

Vacuum Assist Diaphragm Type

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum until the brake...

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