2002 Ford Taurus Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Ford Taurus

  • 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
  • If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
  • If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
  • Remove hub nut cover and discard.
  • Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
  • Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
  • Remove shoe hold-do...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Service Brakes

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment will be required after a brake repair. This adjustment is performed as follows:

  • Determine inside diameter of brake drum surface using brake shoe gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent. Adjust brake shoe diameter to fit gauge. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating adjustin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hyd...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

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 during production should not require service adjustment. However, if the b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 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.
  • 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, wash all parts in clean brake...

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