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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Ford Taurus
- 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
- 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 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 the rotor.
Excessive later...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 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: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
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 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .
The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.
In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake rotor.
- Remove brake shoe adjusting screw spring, then the brake shoe adjusting screw.
- Remove brake shoe hold down springs.
- Remove parking bake shoe and linings.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the f...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
If caliper does not require servicing, do not disconnect brake hose or remove caliper from vehicle. Position caliper aside with wire or tie straps to avoid damaging caliper or hose.
If excessive force must be used to remove the rotor, then it should be inspected for lateral runout before installation.
Removal
- On models equipped with air suspension, turn service switch Off.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Use care to avoid damage or interference with caliper bleeder screw fitting and brake rotor shield.
- Remove caliper anchor bracket bol...
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