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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Hydraulic Control Valves

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to. "Diagnosis & Testin... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape -> Excursion & F-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Less Hydro Max -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar -> With Hydro-Max
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aviator

Remove components in sequence illustrated,. Fig. .

E-Series
  • Drain brake master cylinder with suitable suction device.
  • Remove coolant reservoir.
  • On models equipped with Hydro Boost, remove three power distribution box bracket bolts and position box aside.
  • On all models, remove speed control deactivator switch.
  • Disconnect fluid level sensor connector.
  • Remove and discard master cylinder mounting nuts.
  • Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes.
  • Remove master cylinder cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque master cylinder mounting nuts to 1...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Handling
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake Fluid Handling

Brake fluid can cause serious injury and vehicle damage if not handled properly. Avoid ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series & F-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, F-Super Duty, Motorhome, Ranger & Windstar -> Expedition & Navigator -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed -> Villager
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control ...

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