1998 Ford Taurus Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Taurus

  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake Roughness

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. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from the edge of the disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX

Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models, Fig. . 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 piston and brake shoe assembly against t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Probe -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX

Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang
Removal
  • Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as described under " Caliper Service." Do not disconnect flexible hose unless caliper requires service. Support caliper with wire or tie strap so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
  • Remove rear disc support bracket to 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 cleaner.
  • Lub...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

Do not reuse brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.

Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Do not move the tank during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one third full.

On models equipped with power brakes, exhaust the...

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