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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Overhaul -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Replacement
Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
- Remove retaining clip and disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
- Remove pinch bolts using open end wrench to hold slider pin in position.
- Lift caliper from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.
Installation
- Apply suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
- Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position caliper on ancho...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Dual Piston Calipers
The caliper consists of a sliding bridge type caliper housing with dual pistons, caliper mounting frame and inner and outer friction pad assemblies, Figs. and . The caliper is located into and slides on the anchor frame by its thrust face and a locating pin and clip. The friction pads are retained into the anchor frame by the caliper sliding bridge assembly and use an anti-rattle spring clip to reduce brake noise. The friction pads are retained into the sliding bridge assembly by clips located on the back of the friction pad.
Lefthand and righthand caliper and in...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Bendix Diaphragm System -> Bendix Hydro-Boost System -> Brakes Grab -> Erratic Booster Operation, Binding, Grabbing Or Sticking -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> No Power Assist
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Power brake operation concerns should be handled as if two separate systems exist.
- Inspect for faults in hydraulic system first.
- If hydraulic system is satisfactory, inspect power brake circuit.
- Press brake pedal firmly and then start engine.
- Pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain pedal in any position.
- Install of suitable pressure gauge in brake hydraulic system.
- Record pressure with engine off and power unit not operating.
- Maintain pedal height, start engine and record measurement.
- There should be substantial pressure increase in second measurem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Clutch System Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a rubber drain hose to bleeder screw of clutch master cylinder, then submerge free end of hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
- Slowly pump clutch pedal to floor several times and hold it.
- With clutch pedal held to floor...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
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