1998 Mercury Mountaineer Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

  • 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150/250LD, F-Super Duty Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger (4WABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> System Operation
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS

System Operation

The four wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lockup by automatically modulating the brake pressure during an emergency stop.

When the brakes are applied, fluid is forced from the master cylinder outlet ports to the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) inlet ports. This pressure is transmitted through three normally open solenoid valves contained inside the HCU, then through the outlet ports of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150/250LD, F-Super Duty Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger (4WABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> System Operation
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS

System Operation

The four wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lockup by automatically modulating the brake pressure during an emergency stop.

When the brakes are applied, fluid is forced from the master cylinder outlet ports to the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) inlet ports. This pressure is transmitted through three normally open solenoid valves contained inside the HCU, then through the outlet ports of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1997 F-Super Duty -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc -> Transmission Mounted -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS

Parking Brake

Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD
Rear Disc
  • Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace".
  • Using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, to measure inside diameter of parking brake drum, Fig. .
  • Using parking brake adjuster screw, adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
1997 F-Super Duty
Transmission Mounted
  • Place transmission in neutral position and release parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Loosen parking brake adjusting clevis locknut sev...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS

Service Brake

The rear brake shoes adjust automatically when the vehicle is driven in reverse and the brakes are applied sharply several times. Manual adjustment is required only when brake shoes are replaced. When adjusting rear brakes, ensure parking brake is properly adjusted and adjuster is operating freely.

Drums Removed
  • With drums removed, clean areas where shoes contact backing plate, then apply suitable lubricant to contact areas. Ensure lubricant does not contaminate linings.
  • Adjust gauge to inside diameter of brake drum using suitable brake shoe adjusting gauge.
  • Reverse tool an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS

Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator

Refer to Figs. through when performing parking brake service procedures.

Removal
  • Raise and suitably support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly
  • Remove rotor as outlined in "Disc Brakes."
  • Remove outboard return spring.
  • Remove adjusting screw spring.
  • Remove rear parking brake hold-...

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