Brake system of the car Ford Taurus 1 and 2

Specifications
Disc brakes Brake disc thickness 1986 and 1987 Standard 24.0 mm (0.945 inch) Minimum 22.75 mm (0.896 inch) since 1988 release Standard 26.0 mm (1.024 inches) Minimum...

General information and safety
General information All models are equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes controlled by a hydraulic system with vacuum boost. The front brakes are a single piston...

Front brake pads — replacement
Warning: Replace disc brake pads on both front wheels at the same time - never change pads on just one wheel. Brake system dust contains asbestos, which is extremely...

Front disc brake caliper — removal and installation
Warning: brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow with compressed air or inhale. Withdrawal 1. Unscrew the cap of the brake fluid...

Front brake disc — check, removal and installation
Examination 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the car, place it securely on stands. Remove the wheel and re-tighten the two nuts to hold the disc in place. 2. To separate...

Brake drum — removal, inspection and installation
Withdrawal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the rear of the car, place it securely on stands. Block the front wheels, then remove the rear wheels. 1989 and earlier models...

Replacing the rear brake shoes
Warning: Brake pads must be changed on both rear wheels at the same time - never change pads on one wheel. Remember also that brake dust contains asbestos. When changing...

Wheel cylinder — removal, reassembly and installation
Caution: brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow with compressed air or inhale. Warning: Clean the outside of the parts with...

Master cylinder — removal, reassembly and installation
Warning: Do not attempt to repair the brake master cylinder if the vehicle is a 1990 with ABS (anti-lock braking system). See section 18 . Withdrawal 1. Place a rag...

Brake Pressure Control Valves
Body sedan 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the valve bracket from the lower suspension control arm (see picture). 3. Mark the position of the four hydraulic...

Hoses and pipelines of the brake system — check and replacement
Examination 1. Approximately every six months, the rubber hoses connected to the steel pipelines of the front and rear brake assemblies should be checked for cracks,...

Bleeding the hydraulic system of the brakes
Warning: Protect your eyes when bleeding the brake system. If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. 1....

Parking brake adjustment
1. Raise the vehicle and place it securely on stands. Block the front wheels so it doesn't roll. 2. The parking brake must be fully released. 3. Working under the...

Replacing the parking brake cables
1. Raise the rear of the car, place it securely on stands. Fully release the parking brake. Front cable 2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut ( see figure 12.3...
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Parking brake pedal — removal and installation
1. Fully release the parking brake. 2. Loosen the adjusting nut to completely remove the cable tension ( see section 12 ). 3. Disconnect release cable from pedal...

Removal and installation of a brake pedal
Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the sub-dashboard and pull out the brake light switch electrical connector. 3. Disconnect the...

Brake booster — removal, installation and adjustment
1. The brake booster assembly does not require special maintenance between periodic inspections of the vacuum hoses and housing. 2. The brake booster cannot be repaired...

Brake light switch — removal and installation
Withdrawal 1. Remove the dashboard. 2. Locate the switch near the top of the brake pedal and disconnect the electrical connector (see picture). 3. Remove the rod...

General information about the ABS system and rear disc brakes
Select 1990 and later models equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). Due to the complexity of the ABS system, most maintenance procedures are beyond the scope of...

Replacing the rear brake pads
Caution: brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow with compressed air or inhale. Warning: Clean the outside of the parts with...

Rear disc brake caliper — removal and installation
Caution: brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow with compressed air or inhale. Warning: Clean the outside of the parts with...

Rear brake disc — check, removal and installation
Examination See section 4 - the procedure for inspecting the rear brake disc is the same as for the front. Removal and installation 1. Remove the cylinder ( see section...