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FOREWORD
This shop manual provides the Service Technician with information for
the proper servicing of the 1968 Ford and Mercury Cars.
The maintenance schedule and procedures for maintenance operations are
published in the 1968 Passenger Car Maintenance and Lubrication
Manual.
The information in this manual is grouped according to the type of work
being performed, such as diagnosis and testing, frequently performed adjustments and repairs, in-vehicle adjustments, overhaul, etc. Specifications
and recommended special tools are included.
Refer to the opposite page for important vehicle identification data.
The descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the
time this manual was approved for printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
GROUP
Vehicle Identification
54E
M
IB
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54C
33
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M
3B
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I4H
I
34
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(2)
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1
MODEL YEAR CODE
7
COLOR CODE
2
ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE
8
TRIM CODE
3
BODY SERIAL CODE
9
DATE CODE
4
ENGINE CODE
10
DISTRICT OR DISTRICT AND SPEC. EQUIP. CODE
5
CONSECUTIVE UNIT NO.
11
REAR AXLE CODE
6
BODY TYPE CODE
12
TRANSMISSION CODE
N 1669-A
FIG. 1 — Warranty Plates — Ford and Mercury
FORD
MERCURY
N 1670- A
FIG. 2—Ford and Mercury Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) Tabs
1-2
Group 1 — Vehicle Identification
VEHICLE WARRANTY NUMBER
The vehicle warranty number is the first line of numbers and letters
appearing on the Warranty Plates (Fig. D.The Warranty Plate is riveted
to the left front door lock face panel. The first number indicates
the model year. The letter following the model year number indicates
the manufacturing assembly plant. The next two numbers designate the
Body Serial Code followed by a letter expressing the Engine Code. The
group of six digits remaining on the first line indicate the Consecutive
Unit Number.
VEHICLE DATA
The vehicle data appears on the second or lower line on the Warranty
Plate. The first two numbers and a letter identify the Body Style. A
letter or a number appears next indicating the Exterior Paint Color followed by a number-letter combination designating the Interior Trim. To
the right of this code appears the Date Code indicating the date the
car was manufactured. A two digit number next designates the district
in which the car was ordered and may appear in conjunction with a
Domestic Special Order or Foreign Special Order number when applicable.
The final two spaces indicate the Rear Axle Ratio(numbers for regular
axles, letters for locking-types) and the Transmission type (numbers
for manual, letters for automatic).
FORD
OFFICIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes will be stamped on an aluminum tab that will be riveted
to the instrument panel close to the windshield on the passenger side of
the car and will be visible from outside (Fig. 2).
MODEL YEAR CODE
The number 8 designates 1968.
Code
Letter
Code
Letter
Atlanta
Oakville (Canada)
Ontario Truck
Dallas
Mahwah
Dearborn
Chicago
Lorain
Los Angeles
Kansas City
c
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
N
P
R
S
T
U
W
X
Y
Michigan Truck
Norfolk
Twin Cities
San Jose
Pilot Plant
Metuchen
Louisville
Wayne
St Thomas
Wixom
St Louis
CONSECUTIVE UNIT NUMBER
Each model year, each assembly plant begins production with number 100001 (Ford) or 500001 (Mercury) and continues on for each unit
built.
ENGINE CODES
V
5
E
B
F
6
Y
X
Z
Q
8
P
W
Type
6Cyl.
6 Cyl.
6 Cyl.
6 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
8 Cyl.
® Low Compression
Model
Body Type
51
50
54E
62E
4-Door Sedan ®
2-Door Sedan ®
Custom
53
52
54B
62B
4-DoorSedan ®
2-Door Sedan ®
Custom 500
54
56
55
57
58
54A
57B
63B
76A
65C
4-Door
4-Door
2-Door
2-Door
2-Door
Galaxie 500
60
61
63C
76B
2-Door Hardtop ®
2-Door Convertible ®
Ford XL
66
62
64
57F
65A
54C
4-Door Hardtop ®
2-Door Hardtop ®@>
4-DoorSedan
LTD
70
71D
4-Door 6 Passenger
Ranch Wagon
71
72
71H
71J
4-Door 6 Passenger
4-Door 10 Passenger
Custom Ranch Wagon
Custom Ranch Wagon
73
74
71B
71C
4-Door6 Passenger
4-Door 10 Passenger
Country Sedan
75
76
71E
71A
4-Door6 Passenger
4-Door 10 Passenger
Country Squire
Sedan ®
Hardtop ®
Hardtop ®
Convertible ®
Hardtop ®
MERCURY
BODY SERIAL A N D STYLE CODES
The two-digit numeral which follows the assembly plant code identifies the body series. This two-digit number is used in conjunction with
the Body Style Code, in the Vehicle Data, which consists of a two-digit
number with a letter suffix. The following chart lists the Body Serial
Codes, Body Style Codes and the model.
Code
Body
Style
Code
® Bench Seat
(D Bucket Seat
® Formal Roof
ASSEMBLY PLANT CODES
A
B
Body
Seria 1
Code
240 Cu. In. (IV)
240 Cu. In. (IV) ®
240 Cu. In. (IV) Taxi
240 Cu. In. (IV) Police
302 Cu. In. (2V)
302 Cu. In. (2V) ®
390 Cu. In. (2V)
390 Cu. In. (2V) (Prem. Fuel)
390 Cu. In. (4V)
428 Cu. In. (4V)
428 Cu. In. (4V) ®
428 Cu. In. (4V) Police
427 Cu. In. (4V) Hi-Perf.
Body
Seria
Code
Body
Style
Code
44
44
48
47
45
54
54
58
57
64
68
67
65
64
54A
54B
57A
63A
76A
54C
54D
57B
63B
4-Door
4-Door
4-Door
2-Door
2-Door
4-Door Sedan ® ®
4-Door Sedan ® - ®
4-Door Hardtop ®
2-Door Hardtop ®
Montclair
54E
57F
63F
76F
54J
57C
63D
4-Door Sedan ® ®
4-Door Hardtop ®
2-Door Hardtop ®
2-Door Convertible
Parklane
2-Door Hardtop ®
Marquis
71B
71C
71E
71A
4-Door 6 Passenger ®
4-Door 10 Passenger ®
Commuter
4-Door6 Passenger ®
4-Door 10 Passenger ®
Colony Park
68
69
72
72
76
76
®
®
®
®
Body Type
Model
Sedan ® ®
Sedan ® ®
Hardtop $
Hardtop ®
Convertible ®
®
®
®
®
4-Door Sedan ® ®
4-Door Hardtop ®
Monterey
Parklane Brougham
Bench Seat
Split Bench
Fixed Backlite
Drop Backlite
TRANSMISSION CODES
Code
1
5
W
U
Y
X
Z
Type
3-Speed Manual
4-Speed Manual
Automatic (XP3)
Automatic (XPL)
Automatic (MX)
Automatic (FMX)
Automatic (XPL Special)
Group 1 — Vehicle Identification
REAR AXLE RATIO CODES
FORD
A number designates a convential axle, while a letter designates a
locking differential.
Code
Ratio
Code
Ratio
1
3
5
9
7
8
2.75:1
2.80:1
3.00:1
3.10:1
3.25:1
3.50:1
A
C
E
_
G
2.75:1
2.80:1
3.00:1
_
3.25:1
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR CODES
Code
A
B
F
|
M
N
0
P
Q
R
T
u
W
X
Y
2
6
1-3
M-30-J
M-32-J
1724-A
3059-A..
3065-A
2041-A
1619-A
921-A
2040-A
2065-A
1624-A .
3067-A
2008-A
1070-A
3120-A
3061-A
3073-A..
2050-A
1631-A
Color
Black
Maroon
Dark Aqua Met.
Lime Green Met
White
Diamond Blue
Light Green
Pewter Met
Medium Blue Met
Dark Green Met
Red
Med Aqua Met
Yellow
Dark Blue Met.
Med Gold Met
Rose Met
Light Beige
Code
District
Code
District
11
13
15
16
17
21
22
24
25
27
28
32
33
34
35
37
38
41
42
43
44
45
51
Boston
New York
Newark
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlanta
Charlotte
Jacksonville
Richmond
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
Detroit
Indianapolis
Lansing
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Fargo
Milwaukee
Twin Cities
Davenport
Denver
52 ..
S3 ..
54 ..
55 ..
61 ..
62 ..
63 ..
64 ..
65 ..
71 ..
72 ..
73 ..
74 ..
75 ..
81 ..
83 ..
84 ..
85 ..
89 ..
90-99
Des Moines
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Dallas
Houston
Memphis
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
San Jose
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Phoenix
Ford of Canada
Government
Home Office Reserve
American Red Cross
Transportation Service
Export
FORD OF CANADA
Bl
B2
B3
11 thru 17
Central
Eastern
Atlantic
Export
B4
B6...
B7...
..
.
Midwestern
Western
Pacific
Note: Lincoln-Mercury units will use suffix "A" in place of "B".
DATE CODES
DISTRICT CODES (DSO)
Units built on a Domestic Special Order, Foreign Special Order, or
other special orders will have the complete order number in this
space. Also to appear in this space is the two-digit code number of
the District which ordered the unit. If the unit is a regular production unit, only the District code number will appear.
MERCURY
Code
11
16
15
17
21
22
23
26
31
32
33
District
Boston
.. Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Atlanta
.. Dallas
Jacksonville
Memphis
.. Buffalo
.. Cincinnati
.. Cleveland
Code
District
34
41
42
46
51
52
53
54
84
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Twin Cities
Denver
Los Angeles
Oakland
Seattle
Home Office Reserve
90
Export
A number signifying the date precedes the month code letter. A
second-year code letter will be used if the model exceeds 12 months.
Code
Code
Month
First Year
Second Year
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
A
B
c
D
.... E
.... F
G
H
.... J
K
L
.... M
N
p
Q
R
s
T
U
V
W
X
. ... Y
Z
Group 1 —Vehicle Identification
1-4
INTERIOR TRIM CODES
Code
Trim Schemes
1A
IB
ID
1G
IK
1U
1Y
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Med. Blue Cloth and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
Med. Ivy Gold Cloth and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Med. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Parchment Cloth and Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
2A
2B
2B
2D
2G
2U
2U
2Y
Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Vinyl (Mercury)
Med. Blue Cloth and Lt. Blue Vinyl (Ford)
Dk. Red Vinyl
Med. Ivy Gold Cloth and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl (Mercury)
Lt. Parchment Cloth and Pastel Parchment Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
3A
3B
3B
3D
3G
3G
3K
3K
3Y
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Med. Blue Cloth and Lt. Blue Vinyl (Mercury)
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl (Ford)
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
Med. Ivy Gold Cloth and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Mercury)
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Ford)
Med. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl (Mercury)
Lt. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
4A
4B
4D
4K
4K
4U
4Y
5A
5B
5B
5G
5G
5K
5K
5Y
Black Vinyl
Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dark Red Vinyl
Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold and Black Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl (Mercury)
Med. Blue Cloth and Lt. Blue Vinyl (Ford)
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Mercury)
Med. Ivy Gold Cloth and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl (Mercury)
Med. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
6A
6B
6B
6D
6G
6G
6K
6U
6Y
7A
7B
7D
7G
7U
9A
9B
9D
9G
9K
9Y
BA
BB
BD
Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Vinyl (Mercury)
Lt. Blue Vinyl (Ford)
Dk. Red Vinyl
Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Mercury)
Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Med.and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Lt. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
INTERIOR CODESHContinued)
Code
BG
BY
CA
CB
CD
CU
CY
DA
DB
DD
DU
EA
EB
ED
EG
EK
EY
FA
FB
FD
FG
FG
FY
FU
HA
HB
HD
HG
HU
KA
KB
KD
KG
KY
LE
NA
NB
NB
ND
NU
PA
PB
PD
PG
PU
RA
RB
RD
RG
RK
RY
RU
SA
SB
SG
SK
SY
ZA
ZB
ZY
Trim Schemes
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Pastel Parchment and Black Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Lt. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Mercury)
Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl (Ford)
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Med. and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Cloth and Dk. Red Vinyl
Dk. Ivy Gold Cloth and Dk. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Lt. and Med. Beige Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. and Lt. Blue Vinyl (Mercury)
Lt. Blue Vinyl (Ford)
Dk. Red Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Dk. and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Med. and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Vinyl
Lt. Blue Vinyl
Dk. Red Vinyl
Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Pastel Parchment Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Med. Blue Cloth and Lt. Blue Vinyl
Med. Ivy Gold Cloth and Lt. Ivy Gold Vinyl
Med. Aqua Cloth and Lt. Aqua Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
Black Cloth and Black Vinyl
Dk. Blue Cloth and Dk. Blue Vinyl
Lt. Nugget Gold Cloth and Lt. Nugget Gold Vinyl
2-
PART 2-1
General Brake Service
PART 2-2
Brake System
PAGE
2-1
PART 2-3
Specifications
PAGE
2-31
2-9
PART 2 - 1 - Genera/ Brake Service
Section
1 Diagnosis and Testing
Brake System Tests
Road Test
2 Common Adjustments and Repairs
Parking Brake Linkage Adjustment
Power Brake Master Cylinder
Push Rod Adjustment
Hydraulic System Bleeding and
Centralizing of the Differential
Valve
1
Page
2-1
2-1
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-4
Section
3 Cleaning and Inspection
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Booster Unit
Disc Brake Trouble Symptoms
and Possible Causes
Drum Brake (and General System)
Trouble Symptoms and Possible
Causes
Page
2-6
2-6
2-6
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
REFER TO Figs. 9 and 10 for the
brake trouble symptoms and possible
causes.
BRAKE SYSTEM TESTS
Always check the fluid level in the
master cylinder before performing the
test procedures. If the fluid level is
not within 1/4 inch of the master
cylinder reservoirs, add Rotunda
Brake Fluid—Extra Heavy D u t y Part Number C6AZ-19542-A (ESAM6C25-A) or equivalent for all brake
applications.
The disc brake extra heavy duty
brake fluid is colored blue for identification purposes. Do not mix low
temperature brake fluids with the
specified disc brake fluid.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position. If the light on
the brake warning lamp remains on,
the condition may be caused by a defective switch, grounded switch wires
or the differential pressure valve is
not centered. Centralize the differential pressure valve as outlined under
Bleeding the Brake System in this
section of the manual. If the warning
light remains on, check the switch
connector and wire for a grounded
condition and repair or replace the
wire assembly. If the condition of the
wire is good, replace the brake warning lamp switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the
start position. If the brake warning
lamp does not light, check the light
and wiring for defects and replace or
repair wiring.
3. If the. brake warning lamp does
not light when a pressure differential
condition exists in the brake system,
the warning lamp may be burned out,
the warning lamp switch is inoperative or the switch to lamp wiring has
an open circuit. Check the bulb and
replace it, if required. Check the
switch to lamp wires for an open circuit and repair or replace them, if
required. If the warning lamp still
does not light, replace the switch.
BRAKE PEDAL FREE
HEIGHT AND TRAVEL
MEASUREMENTS
With the engine running for full
power brake operation, measure the
brake pedal free height, and check
the brake pedal travel with the use of
the Brake Pedal Pressure Gauge,
Tool WRE-5OO-5O as follows:
Brake Pedal Free Height
Measurement
1. Insert a slender, sharp pointed
prod through the carpet and sound
deadener to the dash panel metal and
measure the distance to the brake
pedal (Fig. 1).
2. If the position of the pedal is not
within specification, check the brake
pedal linkage for missing, worn, or
damaged bushings, or loose attaching
bolts and replace them, if required.
3. If the pedal free height is still
out of specification, check the brake
pedal booster or master cylinder to
be sure the correct parts are installed.
Replace the defective parts as necessary.
Brake Pedal Travel
Measurement
1. Install a Brake Pedal Effort
Gauge on the brake pedal pad (Fig.
2).
2. Hook a steel measuring tape to
the brake pedal as shown in Fig. 1.
2-2
GROUP 2 - Brakes
CENTERLINE OF
STEERING COLUMN
outside diameter to the approximate
inside diameter of the brake drum
with Rotunda Tool HRE-8650 (Figs.
12 and 13, Part 2-2).
7. If all the brake adjusters, brake
drums and linings are functional and
the brake travel is not within specifications, check the pedal linkage for
missing or worn bushings, or loose
attachments, Bleed the brakes and
centralize the differential valve.
POWER BRAKE
FUNCTIONAL TEST
VEHICLE
FORD-MERCURY
FORD-MERCURY
FORD
TYPE
N0
B*ff
ER
POWER
DISC
NON-POWER
DISC
A
MAX. MIN.
7.91
6.92
•
MAX.
2.90
6.40
5.14
3.10
8.70
7.65
2.28
TOEBOARD
OR DASH METAL
" A " DIMENSION TO BE MEASURED TO SHEET METAL.
" B " DIMENSION TO BE MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE VERTICAL CENTERLINE
OF THE STEERING COLUMN WITH A 50 POUND LOAD APPLIED TO THE
CENTERLINE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD. (CHECKS ON POWER BRAKE
VEHICLES MADE WITH ENGINE RUNNING)
H 1544-B
FIG. 7—Brake Pedal Height and
Travel Measurements
Tool
-WRE-500-SO
FIG. 2—Brake Pedal Effort
Gauge Installed
Measure and record the distance from
the brake pedal free height position to
the reference point, which is at the six
o'clock position on the steering wheel
rim.
3. With the steel tape still hooked
to the brake pedal depress the brake
pedal by pressing downward on the
brake pedal effort gauge. Apply a 50
pound load to the center of the pedal
by observing the pressure gauge, and
measure the distance from the brake
pedal to the fixed reference point on
the steering wheel rim parallel to the
centerline of the steering column.
4. The difference between the
brake pedal free height and the depressed pedal measurement under a
50 pound load should be within the
specified maximum pedal travel service specification B in Fig. 1.
5. If the pedal travel is more than
the specified maximum shown in Fig.
1, dimension B, make several sharp
reverse stops (equivalent to 50 pounds
pedal pressure) with a forward stop
before each. Move the vehicle in
reverse and forward for a distance of
approximately ten feet; then apply
the brakes sharply and hold the brake
pedal down until the vehicle is completely stopped. This will actuate the
i>nke self-adjusters. If these stops do
not bring the brake pedal travel within specification, make several additional forward and reverse stops as
outlined above.
6. If the second series of stops do
not bring the brake pedal travel within specification, remove the brake
drums and check the brake adjusters
to make sure they are functioning.
Check the brake linings for wear or
damage. Repair or replace all worn
or damaged parts and non-functioning adjusters. Adjust the brake lining
1. With the transmission in neutral,
stop the engine and apply the parking
brake. Depress the brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in
the system.
2. With the engine shut off, depress the brake pedal and hold it in
the applied position. If the pedal
gradually falls away under this pressure, the hydraulic system is leaking.
Check all tubing, hoses, calipers (if
so equipped), wheel cylinders and
connections for leaks.
3. With the engine shut off and all
vacuum in the system exhausted, depress the pedal, and hold it in the
applied position. Start the engine. If
the vacuum system is operating, the
pedal will tend to fall away under foot
pressure and less pressure will be
required to hold the pedal in the applied position. If no action is felt,
the vacuum booster system is not
functioning.
If the brake pedal movement feels
spongy, bleed the hydraulic system
to remove air from the system. Refer
to Hydraulic System Bleeding, Part
1, Section 2, Also, check for leaks or
insufficient fluid.
LOCKED WHEEL BRAKE
Should one of the wheel brakes be
locked and the vehicle must be moved,
open the bleeder screw long enough
to let out a few drops of brake fluid.
This bleeding operation will release
the brakes but will not correct the
cause of trouble.
VACUUM TESTS—VACUUM
RELEASE PARKING BRAKES
Visually check the operation of the
brake linkage as the brake pedal is
depressed. Then, check the operation
of the brake linkage when the manual
release lever is activated. These
checks should indicate whether the
manual parking brake control linkage
is operating properly or requires re-
PART 2-1 - General Brake Service
pair or adjustment due to inability of
the parking brake to hold against
moderate vehicle movement. Perform
tests of the parking brake system and
controls after making certain the linkage and manual controls operate
properly.
Diagnosis of vacuum release systems is basically similar to electrical
diagnosis. That is, the vacuum system must be complete from the
source to the vacuum components.
Any leaks, like a bad connection will
make the system inoperative. If a leak
develops in one of the vacuum systems, one or all of the vacuum components may become inoperative. This
would be dependent on the location of
the vacuum leak. If the leak is in the
vacuum supply, all systems will become inoperative. If the leaks is in
the component side of the vacuum
control for the specific system, all
other systems will operate when the
leaking system is off.
When testing a parking brake
vacuum release system, a minimum of
10 inches of vacuum (Hg.) should be
available at all points where vacuum
is applied. This can be checked with
a Rotunda
Fuel Pump Tester
Gauge (ARE345) and two Distributor
Tester hose adapters (Marked Q)
connected together with a coupling.
This allows the Fuel Pump Tester
Gauge hose to be adapted to any
other vacuum hose or rubber connector in the vacuum systems.
Failure to maintain 10 inches of
vacuum (Hg) during vacuum system
tests could be caused by a loose hose
connection, resulting in a vacuum
leak. When checking for vacuum between two points, trace the hose along
the entire routing to be sure it is not
crossed with another hose and connected to the wrong connection.
All of the vacuum parking brake
control checks are to be performed
with the engine running at idle speed.
Leaks in the parking brake hoses
or a disconnected or improperly connected hose can usually be found by
listening for a hissing sound along
the hose routings. Under no circumstances should air pressure be applied
to the vacuum system as the actuator
diaphragm in the parking brake vacuum motor may be damaged.
1. Start the engine and run it at
idle speed. With the transmission
shift control in neutral, depress the
parking brake pedal to apply the
parking brake. Move the transmission
shift control to D range and observe the parking brake pedal to see
that the pedal moves upward and the
parking brake releases. If the parking
brake releases, the parking brake
vacuum control is working properly.
2. If the parking brake does not
release, test for vacuum at the steering
column neutral switch port in the
junction block, vacuum lines and the
parking brake release vacuum motor.
Use the Rotunda Vacuum and Fuel
Pump Tester 345. This can be
accomplished by removing the hose
2-3
from each component and attaching
it to the vacuum gauge. Connect two
distributor tester vacuum hose adapters
together with a coupling as a connector to attach the gauge. A minimum of ten inches of vacuum is required to actuate the parking brake
vacuum motor. Do not remove any
of the vacuum hoses from the junction
block unless the junction block is
being replaced, as the plastic nipples
are thin and very brittle and damage
may result. If a minimum reading
is not present when checking each
of the aforementioned components,
they must be replaced.
ROAD TEST
A road test should be conducted
only when the operator is sure the
brakes will stop the vehicle.
During a road test, apply the
vehicle brakes at a road speed of
20 mph for all problem conditions
listed in Figs. 9 and 10 with the exception of those resolved in the brake
system tests and brake chatter. To
check for brake chatter or surge, apply the brakes lightly at 50 mph. For
each of the symptoms encountered
check and eliminate the caused which
are listed in Figs. 9 and 10.
If the road test reveals one or
more problem conditions listed Figs.
9 and 10, correct all malfunctions of
the vacuum system, brake booster
and hydraulic system prior to removing brake drums, brake calipers,
brake shoes and linings or backing
plates.
COMMON ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS
PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT
Check the parking brake cables
when the brakes are fully released.
If the cables are loose, adjust them as
follows:
1. Fully release the parking brake
pedal by pulling the release lever, or
on a vacuum release pedal by pushing
down the manual release lever.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
until it is engaged in the first notch of
the control,
3. Raise the vehicle. With the
transmission in neutral, turn the
adjusting nut forward against the
equalizer (Fig. 3) until a moderate
drag is felt when turning the rear
wheels (approximately 100 lbs of
force at the outside diameter of the
tire is required to turn the rear
REAR WHEEL CABLE-2A809
EQUALIZER-TO-CONTROL CABLE-2A815
RiARWHiiUCAIUi=2A63i
ADJUSTING NUT
HI 537- A
FIG. 3—Parking
Brake Adjustment
GROUP 2 - Brakes
2-4
wheels).
4. Release the parking brake, and
check to make sure that the brake
shoes return to the fully released position.
5. Depress the parking brake pedal
to the third notch. Under normal conditions, this will hold the vehicle
satisfactorily.
6. Release the parking brake again,
and check as in step 4.
7. If the rear brakes do not fully
release, check the cables for kinks
or binds. Free the cables as required.
action. Bleed the hydraulic system
after it has been properly connected,
to be sure that all air is expelled.
AIR FILTER
# 1 6 GAUGE
SHEET STEEL
2%'
screw, fabricate a gauge of the dimensions shown in Fig. 4. On the
Midland-Ross booster, remove the
master cylinder and air filter assembly and push the bellows back into
the booster body. Re-install the air
filter directly against the booster
body, and then place the gauge
against the master cylinder mounting
surface of the air filter assembly as
shown in Fig. 5 or 6. The push rod
screw should be adjusted so that the
end of the screw just touches the inner edge of the slot in the gauge.
MIDLAND-ROSS
0.980-0.995 __,
MUSTANG
COUGAR, FALCON,
0.970-0.980
BENDIX
l
*~ 0.980-0.995
H 1330-B
FIG. 6—Push Rod Adjustment—
Bendix
H1349-A
FIG. 5—Push Rod Adjustment—
Midland-Ross
H1208-D
FIG. 4—Push Rod Gauge
Dimensions
POWER BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER PUSH ROD
ADJUSTMENT
The push rod is provided with an
adjustment screw to maintain the correct relationship between the booster
control valve plunger and the master
cylinder. Failure to maintain this
relationship will prevent the master
cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure and can
cause the brakes to drag.
The adjustment screw is set to the
correct height at the time of original
assembly of the power unit. Under
normal service the adjustment screw
does not require any further attention
providing the original push rod assembly remains in the original unit.
To check the adjustment of the
Do not set up side forces on the
push rod as it may break the valve
plunger.
To check the Bendix-type booster,
remove the master cylinder and fit
the gauge against the master cylinder
mounting surface as shown in Fig. 6.
This is an approximate adjustment
only. To verify the adjustment, look
through the make-up (rear) port of
the master cylinder when installing
the master cylinder to the booster.
The master cylinder piston should not
move more than 0.015 inch as it
contacts the push rod. No movement
(exact contact) is ideal.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
AND CENTRALIZING OF THE
DIFFERENTIAL VALVE
When any part of the hydraulic
system has been disconnected for repair or replacement, air may enter
the system and cause spongy pedal
MANUAL BLEEDING
The primary and secondary (front
and rear) hydraulic brake systems
are individual systems and are bled
separately. Bleed the longest line first
on the individual system being serviced. During the complete bleeding
operation, DO NOT allow the reservior to run dry. Keep the master cylinder reservoirs filled with Rotunda
Fluid—Extra
Heavy
Duty—Part
Number C6AZ-19542-A (ESA-M6C25-A). The disc brake extra heavy
duty brake fluid is colored blue for
identification purposes. Do not mix
low temperature brake fluids with the
specified fluid during the bleeding
operations. Never re-use brake fluid
which has been drained from the hydraulic systems.
1. Loosen the bleed screw located
on the side of the master cylinder.
Do not use the secondary piston stop
screw, located on the bottom of the
master cylinder to bleed the brake
system. Loosening or removing this
screw could result in damage to the
secondary piston or stop screw.
2. To bleed the secondary (rear)
brake system, position a suitable 3/8
inch box wrench (Fig. 7) on the
bleeder fitting on the brake wheel
PART 2-1 APPROXIMATELY 45°
HI 300-A
FIG. 7—Wrench for Bleeding
Brake Hydraulic System
cylinder. Attach a rubber drain tube
to the bleeder fitting. The end of the
tube should fit snugly around the
bleeder fitting.
3. Submerge the free end of the
tube in a container partially filled
with clean brake fluid, and loosen the
bleeder fitting approximately 3/4
turn.
4. Push the brake pedal down slowly through its full travel. Close the
bleeder fitting, then return the pedal
to the fully-released position. Repeat
this operation until air bubbles cease
to appear at the submerged end of the
bleeder tube.
5. When the fluid is completely free
of air bubbles, close the bleeder fitting and remove the bleeder tube.
6. Repeat this procedure at the
brake wheel cylinder on the opposite
side. Refill the master cylinder reservoir after each wheel cylinder is bled
and install the master cylinder cover
and gasket. Be sure the diaphragm
type gasket is properly positioned in
the master cylinder cover. When the
bleeding operation is completed, the
fluid level should be filled to within
1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top of the
reservoirs.
7. If the primary (front brake) system is to be bled. Repeat steps 2
through 6 at the right front brake
caliper or cylinder and ending at the
left front brake caliper or cylinder.
8. Be sure that the front brake
pistons are returned to their normal
positions and that the shoe and lining
assemblies are properly seated by
depressing the brake pedal several
times until normal pedal travel is
established.
9. Centralize the pressure differential valve. Refer to the Centralizing
the Pressure Differential Valve procedures which follow.
PRESSURE BLEEDING
Bleed the longest lines first. The
bleeder tank should contain enough
new Rotunda Brake Fluid to complete the bleeding operation. Use
Rotunda Brake Fluid—Extra Heavy
General Brake Service
Duty Part Number C6AZ-19542-A
(ESA-M6C25-A) or equivalent for all
brake applications. The brake fluid is
colored blue for identification purposes. Do not mix low temperature
brake fluid with the specified brake
fluid during the bleeding operations.
Never re-use brake fluid that has been
drained from the hydraulic system.
The tank should be charged with approximately 10 to 30 pounds of air
pressure. Never exceed 50 pounds
pressure.
1. Clean all dirt from the master
cylinder reservoir cover.
2. Remove the master cylinder
reservoir cover and rubber gasket,
and fill the master cylinder reservoir
with the specified brake fluid. Install
the pressure bleeder adapter tool to
the master cylinder, and attach the
bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the
adapter.
Master cylinder pressure bleeder
adapter tools can be obtained from
the various manufacturers of pressure
bleeding equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when
installing the adapter.
3. If the master cylinder is
equipped with a bleed screw, loosen
the bleed screw and bleed the master
cylinder until the fluid is free of air
bubbles; then, tighten the bleed
screw. Do not use the secondary piston stop screw, located on the bottom
of the master cylinder, to bleed the
master cylinder.
Loosen the primary and secondary
tube nuts at the master cylinder of
those master cylinders without bleed
screws and bleed the master cylinder
until the fluid flow is free of air
bubbles, then tighten the tube nuts to
the specified torque. Do not overtighten.
4. If the rear wheel cylinders
the, secondary brake system, are to be
bled, position a 3/8 inch box wrench
(Fig.7) on the bleeder fitting on the
right rear brake wheel cylinder. Attach a bleeder tube to the bleeder
fitting. The end of the tube should
fit snugly around the bleeder fitting.
5. Open the valve on the bleeder
tank to admit pressurized brake fluid
to the master cylinder reservoir.
6. Submerge the free end of the
tube in a container partially filled
with clean brake fluid, and loosen the
bleeder fitting.
7. When air bubbles cease to appear in the fluid at the submereged end
of the bleeder tube, close the bleeder
2-5
fitting and remove the tube.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 at the
left rear wheel cylinder.
9. If the vehicle is equipped with
disc brakes, repeat steps 4 through
7, starting at the right front disc
caliper and ending at the left front
disc caliper.
10. If the vehicle contains drumtype front brakes and the primary
(front) brake system is to be bled,
repeat steps 4 through 7, starting at
the right front wheel cylinder ending
at the left wheel cylinder.
11. When the bleeding operation is
completed, close the bleeder tank
valve and remove the tank hose from
the adapter fitting.
12. On disc brake equipped vehicles, be sure that the front brake
pistons are returned to their normal
positions and that the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated by
depressing the brake pedal several
times until normal pedal travel is
established.
13. Remove the Pressure Bleeder
Adapter Tool. Fill the master cylinder
reservoirs to within 1/4 inch from
the top. Install the master cylinder
cover and gasket. Be sure the Diaphragm type gasket is properly positioned in the master cylinder cover.
14. Centralize the pressure differential valve as follows.
CENTRALIZING THE
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE
After a failure of the primary
(front brake) or secondary (rear
brake) system has been repaired and
bled, the dual-brake warning light
will usually continue to be illuminated due to the pressure differential
valve remaining in the off-center pssition. Front wheel balancing operations on disc brake equipped vehicles
can also cause a pressure differential
in the primary (front) brake system,
illuminating the brake warning light.
To centralize the pressure differential valve and turn off the warning
light after a repair operation, a pressure differential or unbalance condition must be created in the opposite
brake system from the one that was
repaired or bled last.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position. Loosen the differential valve assembly brake tube
nut at the outlet port on the opposite
side of the brake system that was
wheel balanced, repaired and/or bled
2-6
GROUP 2 - Brakes
last. Depress the brake pedal slowly
to build line pressure until the pressure differential valve is moved to a
centralized position and the brake
warning light goes out; then, immedi-
ately tighten the outlet port tube nut.
2. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoirs and fill them to
within 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the top with
the specified brake fluid, if necessary.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
4. Before driving the vehicle, check
the operation of the brakes and be sure
that a firm pedal is obtained.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
DISC BRAKES
1. Remove the wheel and tire
and the shoe and lining assemblies
as outlined in Part 2-2, Section 2.
2. Make thickness measurements
with a micrometer across the thinnest
section of the shoe and lining. If the
assembly has worn to a thickness of
0.230-inch (shoe and lining together)
or 0.030-inch (lining material only)
at any one of three meauring locations
or if lining shows evidence of brake
fluid contamination, replace all (4)
shoe and lining assemblies on both
front wheels.
3. Check the caliper to spindle attaching bolts torque. Torque them to
specification, if required.
4. To check rotor runout, first
eliminate the wheel bearing end play
by tightening the adjusting nut. After
tightening the nut, check to see that
the rotor can still be rotated.
5. Clamp a dial indicator to the
caliper housing so that the stylus
contact the rotor at a point approximately 1 inch from the outer edge.
Rotate the rotor and take an indicator reading. If the reading exceeds
0.002 inch total lateral runout on the
indicator, replace or resurface the disc
brake rotor. The following requirement must be met when resurfacing
disc brake rotors:
Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment
FRE-2249-2 is the only approved tool
to be used to refinish the disc brake
rotors. The step-by-step resurfacing
procedure provided with the tool
must be adhered to.
The finished braking surface of the
rotor must be flat and parallel within
0.0007 inch; lateral runout must not
exceed 0.002 inch total indicator
reading, and the surface finish of the
braking surface are to be 85/15
micro inches. The minimum limiting
dimension (Fig. 8) from the inboard
bearing cup to the inboard rotor face
(dimension B) and the outboard rotor
surface and the inboard bearing cup
(dimension A), must be observed
when removing material from the
rotor braking surfaces.
When the runout check is finished
HI 532-A
FIG. 8—Disc Brake Rotor Service
Limits.
be sure to adjust the bearings as outlined in Group 3, in order to prevent
bearing failure.
6. Check the rotor for scoring.
Minor scores can be removed with a
fine emery cloth. If the rotor is excessively scored, refinish it as outlined
in step 5 or replace the rotor, if required.
7. Visually check the caliper if
excess leakage is evident, it should be
replaced. Slight leakage around the
piston or a seized piston indicates
the need for removal and disassembly.
8. If upon disassembly the caliper
if found to be distorted or damaged,
or if the cylinder bores is scored or
excessively worn, replace the assembly.
9. Check the brake hoses for signs
of cracking, leaks or abrasion. Replace them if necessary.
DRUM BRAKES
1. Remove the wheel from the
drum, and remove the drum as outlined in Part 2-2, Section 2.
2. Brush all dust from the backing
plates and interior of the brake
drums.
3. Inspect the brake shoes for excessive lining wear or show damage.
If the lining is worn within 1/32 inch
of the rivet heads or if the shoes are
damaged, they must be replaced. Replace any lining that had been contaminated with oil, grease or brake
fluid. Replace lining in axle sets.
Prior to replacement of lining, the
drum diameter should be checked to
determine if oversize linings must be
installed.
4. Check the condition of brake
shoes, retacting springs, hold-down
springs, and drum for signs of overheating. If the shoes have a slight
blue coloring, indicating overheating,
replacement of the retracting and
hold-down springs is strongly recommended. Overheated springs lose their
pull and could cause the new lining
to wear prematurely, if they are not
replaced.
5. If the vehicle has 30,000 or more
miles of operation on the brake linings or signs of overheating are present when relining brakes, the wheel
cylinders should be disassembled and
inspected for wear and entrance of
dirt into the cylinder. The cylinder
cups should be replaced., thus avoiding future problems.
6. Inspect all other brake parts and
replace any that are worn or damaged.
7. Inspect the brake drum and, if
necessary, refinish. Refer to Part 2-2,
Section 4 for refinishing.
BOOSTER UNIT
Check the booster operation as
noted in Part 2-1, Section 1, Power
Brake Functional Test. If the brake
booster is damaged or defective, replace it with a new booster. The
brake booster is serviced only as an
assembly.
PART 2-1 — General Brake Service
2-7
Shoe and Lining Knock-back after Violent Cornering or Rough Road
Travel
X
Shoe and Lining Assembly not Properly Seated or Positioned
X
Leak or Insufficient Fluid in System or Caliper
X
Loose Wheel Bearing Adjustment
X
Damaged or Worn Caliper Piston Seal
X
Improper Master Cylinder Push Rod Adjustment
X
Warning Lamp Does Not Light
Warning Lamp Stays Lit.
Pedal Gradually Moves Toward Floor or Dash
Panel
Brakes for the Respective System
Do Not Apply
No Braking Effect When Pedal Is Depressed
Grabbing or Uneven Braking Action
Leaky Wheel Cylinder
Rattle
Brakes Heat Up During Driving and Fail to
Release
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Excessive Rotor Runout or Out of Parallel
X
Incorrect Tire Pressure
Frozen or Seized Pistons
X
Brake Fluid, Oil or Grease on Linings
X
X
X
X
Shoe and Lining Worn Below Specifications
X
Proportioning Valve Malfunction
X
Booster Inoperative
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Caliper Out of Alignment with Rotor
Loose Caliper Attachment
Pull
Excessive Pedal Effort
Brake Roughness or Chatter (Pedal Pumping)
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF TROUBLE
Excessive Pedal Travel
TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
X
X
X
X
X
X
Metering Valve Seal Leaks
Excessive Clearance Between Shoe and Caliper or Between Shoe
and Splash Shield
X
Shoe Hold Down Clips Missing or Improperly Positioned
X
X
Operator Riding Brake Pedal
X
Scores in the Cylinder Bore
Corrosion Build-Up in the Cylinder Bore or on the Piston Surface
X
X
Caliper Out of Parallel with Rotor
X
X
Bleeder Screw Still Open
One Section Dual Brake System Is Inoperative
X
X
X
X
Differential Pressure Valve Is not Centered
X
Wiring to Warning Lamp Switch Is Grounded
X
Warning Lamp Switch Is Grounded
X
Warning Lamp Is Burned Out
X
Warning Lamp Switch Has an Open Circuit
X
Warning Lamp Switch Is Inoperative
X
Wiring to Warning Lamp Has Open Circuit
X
. 9—Disc Brake Trouble Symptoms and Possible Causes
2-8
GROUP 2 - Brakes
X
Improper Tire Pressure
X
X
Drum Out of Round
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
X X
X
Oil or Grease on Lining
X
X
X
X
Dirty Brake Fluid
X
Faulty Master Cylinder
X
X
X
Pedal Gradually Moves Toward Floor or Dash
Panel
Warning Lamp Does Not Light
Brakes for the Respective System Do Not
Apply
Warning Lamp Stays Lit.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Self Adjusters Not Operating
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Poor Lining to Drum Contact
X
Loose Front Suspension
X
Threads Left by Drum Turning Tool Pulls Shoes Sideways
Cracked Drum
X
X
X
Faulty Brake Cylinder
Tire Tread Worn
X
X
Dirt on Drum-Lining Surface
Insufficient Shoe-to-Carrier Plate Lubrication
Brakes Do Not Apply
X
X X
X
Loose Lining
Air in Hydraulic System
Noisy or Grabbing Brakes
X
Faulty Retracting Spring
Lining Glazed or Worn
X
X
X
X
X
X
Shoe Click After Release
X
X
Distorted or Improperly Adjusted Brake Shoe
Loose Carrier Plate
X
X
X
Leaks or Insufficient Fluid
Brakes Uneven
Brakes Chatter
One Wheel Locks
X
Car Pulls to One Side
X
Spongy Pedal
X
Pedal Gradually Goes to Floor
Brake Line Restricted
X
Excessive Pedal Travel
Mechanical Resistance at Pedal or Shoes
Hard Pedal
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF TROUBLE
All Brakes Drag
One Brake Drags
TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
X
X
One Section Dual Brake System Is Inoperative
X
X
Differential Pressure Valve Not Centered
X
Wiring to Warning Lamp Switch Is Grounded
X
Warning Lamp Switch Is Grounded
X
Warning Lamp Is Burned Out
X
Warning Lamp Switch Has an Open Circuit
X
Wiring to Warning Lamp Has Open Circuit
X
FIG. 10—Drum Brake (and General System) Trouble Symptoms and Possible Causes
2-9
PART 2 - 2 - Brake System
Section
1 Description and Operation
Dual-Master Cylinder Brake System
Disc Brakes
Hydraulic Self-Adjusting
Brake System
Booster System
Parking Brake
2 In-Vehicle Adjustments and Repairs
Brake Shoe Adjustments
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Brake Shoes and Adjusting Screw
Disc Brake Shoe and Lining
Replacement
Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
Front Wheel Hub and Rotor AssemblyDisc Brakes
Disc Brake Rotor Splash Shield
Proportioning Valve
Standard or Rear Wheel Cylinder
Repair
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
1
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2-15
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2-16
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Section
Backing Plate Replacement
Hydraulic Lines
3 Removal and Installation
Dual-Master CylinderStandard Brakes
Dual-Master CylinderPower Brakes
Pressure Differential Valve
Booster Unit
Brake Pedal—Manual Shift
Transmission
Brake Pedal—Automatic Transmission
Parking Brake Control Assembly
Parking Brake to Equalizer Cable
Parking Brake Equalizer to
Rear Wheel Cable
4 Major Repair Operations
Brake Drum Refinishing
Rotor Refinishing
Brake Shoe Relining
Dual-Master Cylinder
Disc Brake Caliper
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Disc brakes are available as optional equipment for the front wheels.
The dual-master cylinder equipped
hydraulic brake system employs single anchor, internal expanding and
self-adjusting drum brake assemblies
on the rear wheels of vehicles with disc
brakes, and on the front and rear
wheels of all others.
A vacuum booster is available as
optional equipment.
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE SYSTEM
The dual-master cylinder brake
system has been incorporated in all
models to provide increased safety.
The system consists of a dual-master
cylinder, pressure differential valve
assembly and a switch. The switch
on the differential valve activates a
dual-brake warning light, located on
the instrument panel.
The dual-master cylinder brake
system is similar to a conventional
(single) system, two master cylinders
are combined in a singal cast iron
casting (Fig. 1). One portion actuates
the primary (front) brake system and
the other actuates the secondary
(rear) brake system (Figs. 20 and 22).
Hydraulic fluid leakage or failure of
one of the systems does not impair
the operation of the other portion of
the dual-brake system. A dual-brake
warning light signals a failure of
either the front (primary) or rear
(secondary) brake system.
On power disc equipped vehicles,
the dual-master cylinder has the master cylinder outlet port for the rear
(secondary) brake system located on
the bottom of the master cylinder
body. A master cylinder hydraulic
system bleed screw is located in the
outboard side of the master cylinder
casting. The front (primary) brake
system outlet port is located on the
outboard side of the master cylinder.
On power drum and standard drum
equipped vehicles, the rear (secondary) and front (primary) brake system outlet ports are located on the
outboard side of the master cylinder
casting. A bleed screw is not used on
the master cylinder for power drum
and standard drum equipped vehicles.
A code letter is stamped on the
end of the master cylinder body casting for easy service identification.
Code letter A or P identifies the
power disc brake master cylinder,
code letter T identifies the standard
drum brake master cylinder.
A brake pressure differential valve
assembly (Fig. 2) incorporating a
hydraulically operated mechanical
switch is utilized to operate a dualbrake warning light, located on the
instrument panel.
Brake tubes are connected from the
dual-master cylinder front (primary)
and rear (secondary) brake systems
to the pressure differential valve (Fig.
2).
The pressure differential valve is
mounted vertically on the frame side
rail within the engine compartment.
The primary (front) brake system
outlet tubes are connected to the
ports located in the upper side of the
differential vavle assembly and the
secondary (rear) brake system outlet
tubes are connected to the ports located in the lower side of the differential valve assembly.
Hydraulic pressure for both rear
wheel brakes is provided from the
single secondary (rear) brake outlet
line, located opposite the secondary
system inlet port of the differential
valve. On disc brake equipped vehicles, a proportioning valve is included
in the system and is connected to
the differential valve through inlet
and outlet tubes. The brake hose
bracket serves as a junction point for
the individual brake lines that lead
to the wheel cylinders of right and
left rear brake components.
When the brake pedal is depressed,
both the primary (front brake) and
secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously
to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on
their independent hydraulic system.
The fluid displacement of the dual-
GROUP 2-Brakes
2-10
DISC BRAKES
RETURN SPRING
(SECONDARY)
RETAINER
PRIMARY SYSTEM BRAKE
FLUID RESERVOIR
RETURN SPRING (PRIMARY)
BOOT
PUSH ROD
(SECONDARY)
BRAKE OUTLET
PORT
SECONDARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY
(PRIMARY)
BRAKE OUTLET
PORT
PRIMARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY
H 1545-A
FIG. 1 — Dual-Master CylinderTypical
master cylinders is porportioned to
fulfill the requirements of each of the
two independent hydraulic brake systems (Fig. 1).
If a failure of the rear (secondary)
brake system should occur, initial
brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom
in the master cylinder bore. Primary
piston movement displaces hydraulic
fluid in the primary section of the
dual-master cylinder to actuate the
front brake system.
Should the front (primary) brake
system fail, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestriced primary
piston to bottom out against the secondary piston. Continued downward
movement of the brake pedal moves
the secondary piston to displace hydraulic fluid in the rear brake system,
actuating the rear brakes. On disc
brake equipped vehicles, the pressure
differential valve will move to the low
pressure area of the front system. This
movement uncovers the rear brake
system outlet passage and provides a
direct passage from the rear inlet passage to the outlet passage, bypassing
the proportioning valve. This provides
full hydraulic pressure to the rear
brake system.
The increased pedal travel and the
increased pedal effort required to
compensate for the loss of the failed
portion of the brake system provides
a warning that a partial brake system
failure has occurred. When the ignition switch is turned to the start position, a dual-brake warning light provides a visual indication the warning
lamp is functional. When the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or ACC
position, a dual-brake warning light
on the instrument panel also provides
a visual indication if one portion of
the dual-brake system has become
inoperative.
Should a failure of either the front
or rear brake hydraulic system occur,
the hydraulic fluid pressure differential resulting from the pressure loss
of the failed brake system forces the
valve toward the low pressure area to
illuminate the brake warning light
(Fig. 2).
A mechanically operated electrical
switch is located on the side of the
pressure differential valve assembly
between the front and rear brake system inlet ports. The inner-end of the
spring loaded switch plunger contacts the bottom of a tappered shoulder groove in the center of the valve
(Fig. 2). O-ring seals are retained in
seal ring lands near each end of the
valve.
Should a failure of the rear brake
system occur, hydraulic fluid pressure in the rear brake system would
drop. During brake pedal operation
the fluid pressure build-up of the front
brake system forces the valve to move
toward the low pressure area, or toward the rear brake system outlet
port (Fig. 2). Movement of the differential valve forces the switch plunger upward over the tapered shoulder
of the valve to close the switch electrical contacts and light the dual brake
warning lamp, signalling a brake system failure.
In the event a front brake system
failure should occur, greater pressure
from the rear brake system during
brake pedal operation forces the valve
forward, moving the switch plunger
upward onto the valve ramp to light
the brake system warning lamp. However, failure of either the front or
rear system does not impair operation of the other brake system.
DISC BRAKES
Disc brakes are available as optional equipment for the front wheels.
The hydraulic brake system employs
single anchor, internal expanding and
self-adjusting drum brake assemblies
on the rear wheels of vehicles with
disc brakes, and on front and rear
wheels of all others.
PART 2-2 -Brake System
BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCH
2-11
BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCH
BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCH
PLUNGER IN THE ON POSITION
BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCH
PLUNGER IN OFF POSITION
PISTON
CONNECTOR
E\
VALVE PISTON HAS MOVED
TO LOW PRESSURE AREA.
WARNING LAMP SWITCH
PLUNGER IS DEPRESSED,
LIGHTING THE BRAKE
WARNING LAMP
•
LOW PRESSURE SIDE
VALVE PISTON IS
CENTRALIZED. PRIMARY
AND SECONDARY SYSTEM
PRESSURES ARE EQUALIZED
CONNECTOR
HIGH PRESSURE SIDE
BRAKE WARNING
LIGHT SWITCH
TO
PROPORTIONING
VALVE
BRAKE FLUID
s
PROPORTIONING VALVE
\
REAR BRAKE INLET
LEFT FRONT OUTLET
DISC BRAKES
H-1577- A
FIG. 2—Pressure Differential Valve and Brake Warning Light Switch Operation
A vacuum booster is available as
optional equipment.
The master cylinder converts physical force from the brake pedal (and
booster if so equipped) into hydraulic
pressure against the piston in each
caliper (disc brakes) or in the wheel
cylinders (drum brakes). The pistons
in turn convert hydraulic pressure
back into physical force at the brake
shoes,
RELATION AND FUNCTION
OF COMPONENT PARTS
The disc brake is a floating caliper, single piston, ventilated disctype, actuated by a hydraulic system.
The caliper assembly is made up
of a floating caliper assembly and
an anchor plate. The anchor plate
is bolted to the wheel spindle arm
by two bolts. The floating caliper
is attached to the anchor plate
through two spring steel stabilizers.
The floating caliper slides on two
guide pins which also attach to the
stabilizers. The floating caliper contains the single cylinder and piston assembly, The cylinder bore contains a
piston with a molded rubber dust
boot to seal the cylinder bore from
contamination and also to return the
piston to the released position when
hydraculic pressure is released. Also
a rubber piston seal is used to provide
sealing between the cylinder and
piston. (Fig. 4).
The shoe and lining assemblies are
mounted in two different ways. The
outboard shoe and lining is fixed to
the floating caliper and is retained
by two pins and spring clips. The
inboard shoe and lining attaches to
the end of the cylinder piston and
is retained by two spring clips (Fig.
18). The shoe and lining assembly
consists of friction material bonded
to a metal plate called the shoe. It
is replaced as a unit (Fig. 6).
The cast iron disc is of the ventilated rotor type incorporating forty
fins and is attached to, and rotates
with the wheel hub. The outside diameter of the rotor is 11 7/8 inches
and the inside diameter is 7 7/8 inches. This type of design increases
cooling area and permits circulation
of air through the rotor resulting in
more rapid cooling of the brake. A
2-12
GROUP 2-Brakes
CALIPER HOUSING
PISTON
SHOE
LINING
PISTON SEAL
H 1568-A
FIG. 4—Caliper Assembly—Sectional
View
FIG. 3—Disc Brake Assembly
splash shield bolted to the spindle
is used primarily to prevent road contaminants from contacting the inboard
rotor and lining surfaces. The wheel
provides protection for the outboard
surface of the rotor.
As the brake pedal is depressed,
hydraulic pressure from the master
cylinder forces the piston out of the
bore. The inboard shoe and lining,
being attached to the piston, is
forced against the rotor. When the
inboard shoe is against the rotor hydraulic pressure equalizes and moves
the entire floating caliper assembly
inward. The outboard shoe and lining
assembly attached to the floating
caliper assembly is thereby forced
against the rotor. Hydraulic pressure
forcing the piston-mounted shoe and
lining outward and the caliper-mounted shoe and lining inward creates a
squeezing action against the rotor,
effecting braking action.
During braking action the rubber
boot stretches as the piston moves
outward (Fig. 5). When hydraulic pressure is released the boot relaxes and
pulls the inboard shoe and lining away
from the rotor. When brakes are applied, hydraulic pressure moves the
floatirg caliper, overcoming the
tension of the stabilizers. When
hydraulic pressure is released, the
stabilizers move the caliper back to
its normal position. Since the outboard
shoe and lining is attached to the
caliper it is moved away from the
rotor. In addition, inherent rotor
PISTON SEAL
DISTORTED
PISTON
PISTON SEAL RELAXED
CALIPER HOUSING
BRAKES APPLIED
BRAKES RELEASED
H 1569-A
FIG. 5—Function of Piston Seal
runout will aid in maintaining running clearance between the rotor and
the shoe and lining assemblies.
Automatic adjustment is accomplished by the piston sliding in the
seal outward from the cylinder
bores. The piston gradually changes
its position relative to the seal as the
lining wears and, thus, maintains the
correct adjustment location at all
times.
When the brakes are in the unapplied position, there is no hydraulic
pressure to the calipers because the
fluid source at the master cylinder bypasses the residual check valve.
A proportioning valve located between the pressure differential valve
and the rear brake wheel cylinders
provides balanced braking action between the front and the rear brakes
under a wide range of braking conditions (Fig. 7). By regulating the
hydraulic pressure applied to the rear
wheel cylinders, the valve limits rear
braking action when high pressures
are required at the front brakes. In
this manner, premature rear wheel
skid is prevented. The proportioning
valve is serviced as an assembly and
is never adjusted or overhauled.
HYDRAULIC SELF-ADJUSTING
BRAKE SYSTEM
The standard hydraulic brake system employs single anchor, internal
2-13
PART 2-2 - Brake System
PROPORTIONING
VALVE 2B091
H 1570-A
FIG. 7—Proportioning Valve
\
1578-A
FIG. 6— Inner Brake Shoe
SHOE GUIDE (ANCHOR PIN) PLATE
SHOE GUIDE (ANCHOR PIN) PLATE
WASHER
PRIMARY SHOE-TO-ANCHOR
SPRING
PARKING
BRAKE LEVER
RETAINING
CLIP
PRIMARY
SHOE
BRAKE
PARKING
LEVER
CABLE HOOK
PIVOT
NUT
PARKING
BRAKE CABLE
AND HOUSING
AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTER
SPRING
H 1394 - B
FIG. 8—Self-Adjusting Brake Assemblies
expanding and self adjusting
assemblies.
brake
The master cylinder converts physical force from the brake pedal and
booster
into
hydraulic
pressure
against the pistons in the wheel cyl-
2-14
inders. The wheel cylinder pistons, in
turn, convert hydraulic pressure back
into physical force at the brake shoes.
The self-adjusting brake mechanism consists of a cable, cable guide,
adjusting lever, and adjuster spring
(Fig. 8). The cable is hooked over
the anchor pin at the top and is connected to the lever at the bottom. The
cable is routed along the webb of the
secondary brake shoe by means of the
cable guide. The adjuster spring is
hooked to the primary brake shoe and
to the lever. The automatic adjuster
operates only when the the brakes are
applied while the vehicle is moving
rearward and only when the secondary
shoe is free to move toward the drum
beyond a predetermined point.
With the vehcile moving rearward
and the brakes applied the wraparound action of the shoes following
the drum forces the upper end of the
primary shoe against the anchor pin.
The action of the wheel cylinder
moves the upper end of the secondary
show away from the anchor pin. The
movement of the secondary shoe
causes the cable to pull the adjusting
lever upward and against the end of
a toothe on the adjusting screw starwheel. The upward travel of the lever
increased as lining wear increases.
When the lever can move upward far
enough, it passes over the end of the
tooth and engages the tooth. When
the brakes are released, the adjusting
spring pulls the lever downward
causing the star-wheel to turn and
expand the shoes. The star-wheel is
turned one tooth at a time as the linings progressively wear.
With the vehicle moving forward
and the brakes applied, the secondary
shoe is against the anchor pin and the
primary shoe is moved toward the
drum. "Therefore, the adjuster does
not operate.
The rear brake assembly is basically the same as the front brake. The
conventional parking brake lever,
link, and spring are used in the rear
brake.
The anchor pins on all brakes are
fixed and non-adjustable.
GROUP 2 - Brakes
booster. The booster unit is to be exchanged when it is inspected, checked
and found to be defective.
PARKING BRAKE
An independent foot-operated parking brake control actuates the rear
wheel brake shoes through a cable
linkage. The operating cable is routed
from the parking brake control assembly to the equalizer. The rear
brake cables connect the equalizer
assembly to the parking brake lever
at each rear secondary shoe (Fig. 8).
Two types of brake pedal control
are used. The automatic (vacuum)
release type (Fig. 9) is used on the
Mercury Parklane. All other models
use the manual release type (Fig. 10).
When the pedal is depressed (either
manual or automatic release type) the
secondary brake shoes are forced
against the rear brake drums. The
pedal is held in the applied position
by the engagement of a spring-loaded
pawl with a ratchet in the control assembly (Figs. 9 and 10).
Either type of parking brake con-
trol assembly is mounted to the dash
panel and the instrument panel. The
pedal, pivots on a stationary pedal
mount. A spring-loaded pawl and a
release lever are assembled to the
pedal. A ratchet is assembled to the
upper end of the pedal. The pawl contacts the ratchet at such an angle that
the ratchet teeth will slide over the
pawl as the pedal is depressed; however, when the applying motion stops
and the pedal starts to release, the
pawl engages the ratchet and thus
locks the brakes in the applied position.
When the lever is pulled back on
the manual release type (Fig. 10), the
cam action of the lever on the pawl
cam pin will disengage the pawl from
the ratchet to release the brakes.
On the automatic type, the vacuum
power unit will release the parking
brakes automatically when the transmission selector lever is moved into
any drive position with the engine
running. The brakes will not release
automatically, however, when the
selector lever is in the neutral or
-VACUUM POWER UNIT
PAWL (UPPER END)
PISTON ROD
REVERSE LEVER
PEDAL MOUNT
CABLE CLEVIS
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM
This diaphragm type brake booster
is a self contained vacuum-hydraulic
braking unit mounted on the engine
side of the dash panel.
The brake booster is of the vacuum
suspended type which utilizes engine
intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power.
Adjustment of the push rod is the
only service permitted on the brake
H1350-A
FIG. 9—Parking Brake Control Assembly with Automatic Release
2-15
PART 2-2 - Brake System
TO VACUUM
POWER UNIT
NEUTRAL
SAFETY SWITCH
(VACUUM RELEASE VALVE)
TO ENGINE
MANIFOLD
VACUUM
VACUUM
JUNCTION BLOCK
H1286-A
FIG. 11— Connections for
Automatic Parking Brake Release
FIG. 10—Parking Brake Control Assembly—Manual Release
park position with the engine running,
or in any position with the engine off.
The power unit piston rod is attached to the release lever. Since the
release lever pivots against the pawl,
a slight movement of the release lever
will disengage the pawl from the ratchet allowing the brakes to release.
The release lever pivots on a rivet pin
in the pedal mount (Fig. 9).
The vacuum power unit with
mounting bracket is riveted to the
control assembly. The vacuum actuated piston within the unit is connected by a rod to the upper end of
the release lever to move the pawl out
of engagement with the ratchet (Fig
9). The lower end of the release lever
extends out for alternate manual release in the event of vacuum power
failure or for optional manual release
at any time.
Hoses connect the power unit and
the engine manifold to a vacuum release valve in the transmission neutral safety switch (Fig. 9 and 10).
Moving the transmission selector lever into any drive position with the
engine running will open the release
valve to connect engine manifold vacuum to one side of the actuating piston on the power unit (Fig. 12). The
pressure differential thus created will
cause the piston and link to pull the
release lever.
IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS
After any brake service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle. Riding the brake
pedal (common on left foot application) should be avoided when driving
the vehicle.
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS
The hydraulic service brakes are
self-adjusting and require a manual
adjustment only after the brake shoes
have been relined, replaced, or when
the length of the adjusting screw has
been changed while performing some
other service operation. The manual
adjustment is performed with the
drums removed, using the tool and
the procedure detailed below.
When adjusting the rear brake
shoes, check the parking brake cables
for proper adjustment. Make sure
that the equalizer operates freely.
To adjust the brake shoes:
1. Use Rotunda Tool HRE 8650,
(Fig. 12) to determine the inside diameter of the drum braking surface.
2. Reverse the tool as shown in
Fig. 13 and adjust the brake shoe
diameter to fit the gauge. Hold the
automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating the adjust-
ing screw, to prevent burring the
screw slots. Make sure the adjusting
screw rotates freely. If necessary, luricate the adjusting screw threads
with a thin, uniform coating of MIC100-A.
3. Rotate Tool HRE 8650 around
the brake shoes to be sure of the setting.
4. Apply a small quantity of high
temperature grease to the points
where the shoes contact the backing
plate, being careful not to get the lubricant on the linings.
5. Install the drums. Install Tinnerman nuts and tighten securely.
GROUP 2 - Brakes
2-16
H 1411-B
H 1412- B
FIG. 12—Measuring Drum
FIG. 13—Measuring Shoes
6. Install the wheels on the durms
and tighten the nuts to specification.
7. Complete the adjustment by applying the brakes several times with
a minimum of 50 lbs pressure on the
pedal while backing the vehicle. After
each stop the vehicle must be moved
forward.
8. After the brake shoes have been
properly adjusted, check the operation of the brakes by making several
stops while operating in a forward
direction.
and grease seal. Pack the wheel
bearings, install the inner bearing
cone and roller assembly in the inner
cup, and install the new grease seal
see Part 3-5, Section 4.
If the original drum is being installed, make sure that the grease in
the hub is clean and adequate.
2. Adjust the brakes and install
the drum assembly as outlined under
Brake Shoe Adjustments in this section.
3. Install the outer wheel bearing,
washer and adjusting nut.
4. Adjust the wheel bearing as outlined in Part 3-7, Section 2, then install the grease cap. Install the wheel
and hub cap.
FRONT BRAKE DRUM
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle until the wheel
and tire clear the floor. Remove the
wheel cover or hub cap, and remove
the wheel and tire from the drum.
2. Remove the grease cap from
the hub. Remove the cotter pin, nut
lock, adjusting nut, and flat washer
from the spindle. Remove the outer
bearing cone and roller assembly.
3. Pull the drum off the wheel
spindle.
4. If the drum will not come off,
pry the rubber cover from the brake
backing plate. Insert a narrow screwdriver through the slot and disengage
the adjusting lever from the adjusting
screw. While holding the adjusting
lever away from the screw, back off
the adjusting screw with the brake
adjusting tool (Fig. 14). Be very careful not to burr, chip, or damage
the notches in the adjusting screw;
otherwise the self-adjusting mechanism
will not function properly.
INSTALLATION
REAR BRAKE DRUM
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle so that the
tire is clear of the floor.
2. Remove the hub cap and wheel.
Remove the three Tinnerman nuts
and remove the brake drum. If the
drum will not come off, pry the rubber
cover from the backing plate. Insert a narrow screwdriver through the
hole in the backing plate, and disengage the adjusting lever from the
adjusting screw. While holding the adjusting lever away from the adjusting screw, back off the adjusting
screw with the brake adjusting tool
(Fig. 14). Be very careful not to burr,
chip, or damage the notches in the adjusting screw; otherwise, the self- adjusting mechanism will not function
properly.
MOVE HANDLE
UPWARDS
H I 144-B
FIG. 14— Backing Off Brake
Adjustment
section. Place the drum over the
brake assembly and into position.
3. Install the three Tinnerman nuts
and tighten securely. Install the wheel
on the axle shaft flange studs against
the drum, and tighten the attaching
nuts to specifications.
BRAKE SHOES AND
ADJUSTING SCREW
REMOVAL
1. With the wheel and drum removed install a clamp over the ends
of the brake cylinder as shown in Fig.
15.
2. Remove the secondary shoe to
anchor spring with the tool shown in
Fig. 15. With the same tool remove
the primary shoe to anchor spring and
unhook the cable eye from the anchor
pin.
3. Remove the shoe guide (anchor
pin) plate (Fig. 8).
4. Remove the shoe hold-down
springs, shoes, adjusting screw, pivot
nut, socket and automatic adjustment parts.
5. On rear brakes, remove the
parking brake link and spring. Disconnect the parking brake cable from
the parking brake lever.
6. After removing the rear brake
secondary shoe, disassemble the
parking brake lever from the shoe by
removing the retaining clip and
spring washer (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. If the drum is being replaced,
remove the protective coating from
the new drum with carburetor degreaser. Then, use sandpaper to insure that no residue remains. Wipe
the drum with a cloth soaked with denatured alcohol. Install new bearings
1. Remove the protective coating
from a new drum with carburetor
degreaser; then sand lightly and wipe
with a cloth soaked with denatured
alcohol.
2. Adjust the brakes as outlined
under Brake Shoe Adjustments in this
1. Before installing the rear brake
shoes, assemble the parking brake
lever to the secondary shoe and secure
with the spring washer and retaining
clip.
2. Apply a light coating of high-
2-17
PART 2-2 - Brake System
temperature grease at the points
where the brake shoes contact the
backing plate.
3. Position the brake shoes on the
backing plate and secure the assembly
with the hold down springs. On the
rear brake, install the parking brake
link and spring. Connect the parking
brake cable to the parking brake lever
(Fig.8).
4. Install the shoe guide (anchor
pin) plate on the anchor pin.
5. Place the cable eye over the
anchor pin with the crimped side toward the backing plate.
6. Install the primary shoe to anchor spring (Fig. 16).
7. Install the cable guide on the
secondary shoe web with the flanged
hole fitted into the hole in the secondary shoe web. Thread the cable around
the cable guide groove (Fig. 8).
It is imperative that the cable be
positioned in this groove and not between the guide and the shoe web.
8. Install the secondary shoe to
anchor spring with the tool shown in
Fig. 16.
Be certain that the cable eye is not
cocked or binding on the anchor pin
when installed. All parts should be
flat on the anchor pin. Remove the
brake cylinder clamp.
9. Apply high-temperature grease
(MIC-100-A) to the threads and the
socket end of the adjusting screw.
Turn the adjusting screw into the adjusting pivot nut to the limit of the
threads and then back off 1/2 turn.
Interchanging the brake shoe adjusting screw assemblies from one
side of the vehicle to the other would
cause the brake shoes to retract rather
than expand each time the automatic
adjusting mechanism operated. To
prevent installation on the wrong side
of the vehicle, the socket end of the
adjusting screw is stamped with an
R or L (Fig. 17). The adjusting pivot
nuts can be distinguished by the number of grooves machined around the
body of the nut. Two grooves on the
nut indicate a right thread; one groove
indicates a left thread.
10. Place the adjusting socket on
the screw and install this assembly
between the shoe ends with the adjusting screw toothed wheel nearest
the secondary shoe.
11. Hook the cable hook into the
hole in the adjusting lever. The adjusting levers are stamped with an R
or L to indicate their installation on
right or left brake assembly (Fig.
17).
12. Position the hooked end of the
adjuster spring completely into the
large hole in the primary shoe web.
The last coil of the spring should be
at the edge of the hole. Connect the
loop end of the spring to the adjuster
lever hole.
Tool-2035-N or 2086-1
Tool-LM-119
H1146-B
FIG. 15—Retracting Spring
Removal
Tool-2035-N or
Tool-LM-1 19
H1147-B
FIG. 16—Retracting Spring
Installation
ADJUSTING LEVER
ADJUSTING SCREW
IDENTIFICATION LINES
H 114 3 - B
FIG. 17—Adjusting Screw and
Lever Identification
13. Pull the adjuster lever, cable
and automatic adjuster spring down
and toward the rear to engage the
pivot hook in the large hole in the
secondary shoe web (Fig. 8).
14. After installation, check the
action of the adjuster by pulling the
section of the cable between the cable
guide and the anchor pin toward the
secondary shoe web far enough to lift
the lever past a tooth on the adjusting screw wheel. The lever should
snap into position behind the next
tooth, and release of the cable should
cause the adjuster spring to return
the lever to its original position. This
return action of the lever will turn the
adjusting screw one tooth.
If pulling the cable does not produce the action described, or if the
lever action is sluggish instead of positive and sharp, check the position of
the lever on the adjusting screw
toothed wheel. With the brake in a
vertical position (anchor at the top),
the lever should contact the adjusting
wheel 3/16 inch (plus or minus 1/32
inch) above the centerline of the
screw. If the contact point is below
this centerline, the lever will not lock
on the teeth in the adjusting screw
wheel, and the screw will not be
turned as the lever is actuated by the
cable.
To determine the cause of this condition.
a. Check the cable end fittings. The
cable should completely fill or extend
slightly beyond the crimped section of
the fittings. If it does not meet this
specification, possible damage is indicated and the cable assembly should
be replaced.
b. Check the cable length. The cable should measure 11 1/8 inches
(plus or minus 1/64 inch) from the
end of the cable anchor to the end of
the cable hook.
c. Check the cable guide for damage. The cable groove should be parallel to the shoe web, and the body of
the guide should lie flat against the
web. Replace the guide if it shows
damage.
d. Check the pivot hook on the
lever. The hook surfaces should be
square with the body of the lever for
proper pivoting. Replace the lever if
the hook shows damage.
e. See that the adjusting screw
socket is properly seated in the notch
in the shoe web.
DISC BRAKE SHOE AND
LINING REPLACEMENT
DISC BRAKE SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
1. Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the caliper
assembly, surfaces of the rotor and external surfaces of the hub during service operations. Handling of the rotor
and caliper assemblies should be done
in a way to avoid deformation of the
brake rotor and nicking or scratching
of brake linings.
2. If the piston is removed for
any reason, the piston seal must be
replaced.
3. During removal and installation
of a wheel assembly, exercise care
not to interfere with and damage the
caliper splash shield or the bleeder
2-18
GROUP 2 - Brakes
screw fitting.
4. Front wheel bearing end play is
critical and must be within specifications.
5. Be sure the vehicle is centered
on the hoist before servicing any front
end components, to avoid bending or
damaging the rotor splash shield on
full right or left wheel turns.
6. The proportioning valve should
not be disassembled or adjustments
attempted on it.
7. Riding of the brake pedal (common on left foot applications) should
be avoided during vehicle operation.
8. The wheel and tire must be removed separately from the brake rotor, unlike drum brakes where the
wheel, tire and drum are removed as
a unit.
9. The caliper assembly must be
removed from the spindle prior to removal of the shoe and lining assemblies.
10. Do not attempt to clean or
restore oil or grease soaked brake
linings. When contaminated linings
are found, brake linings must be replaced in complete axle sets.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire from
the hub. Be careful to avoid damage
or interference with the bleeder screw
fitting.
2. Remove the two bolts that attach the caliper to the spindle.
3. To facilitate removal and installation of the shoe and lining assemblies, the piston must be pushed
into its bore. Apply a steady inward pressure against the inner shoe
and lining assembly. Maintain the pressure for at least a minute.
4. Slide the two outer shoe retaining clips off the retaining pins
(Fig. 18).
5. Remove the two retaining pins
from the outer shoe, then remove the
shoe from the stationary caliper.
6. Slide the inner brake shoe
outward until it is free of the holddown springs, then remove the brake
shoe.
7. Remove the caliper guide pins
and stabilizer attaching bolts, then
remove the stabilizers.
8. Remove the guide pin insulators
from the anchor plate.
INSTALLATION
When new shoe and lining assemblies are being installed to replace
worn linings it will be necessary to
push the piston all the way into the
caliper bore. This will displace fluid
from the caliper into the master cylinder reservoir. Check the primary
(front) brake system reservoir level
and remove fluid to approximately
half full before replacing brake shoes.
This will prevent overflow. Do not
reuse the removed fluid.
1. Install new caliper guide pin
insulators in the anchor plate.
2. Position the caliper assembly
in the anchor plate.
3. Apply the specified fluid to
the caliper guide pins and install
them loosely in the anchor plate.
Be sure the guide pins are free of
oil, grease or dirt.
4. Position the outer brake on
the caliper and install the two retaining pins and clips.
5. Install the inner brake shoe
so that the ears of shoe are on top
of the anchor plate bosses and under
the shoe hold-down springs.
6. Position the shoe and lining
assemblies so that the caliper assembly can be placed over the rotor.
Rotate a hammer handle between the
linings to provide the proper clearance.
7. Install the caliper assembly
over the rotor and on the spindle.
Install the two caliper attaching
bolts, and torque them to specifications. The upper bolt must be tightened first. Install the safety wire and
twist the ends at least five turns.
8. With moderate pressure applied
CALIPER PARTS
2B120 R.H.
2B121 L.H.
2B296
CALIPER ASS'Y.
2B118 R.H.
2B119 L.H.
INSULATOR
SPINDLE
CL.P
2B164
20310-S
34806-S
INNER BEARING
CONE AND ROLLER
1201
2 B 2
"
ANCHOR PLATE
2B293 L.H.
2B292 R.H.
HUB CONE AND ROLLER
CUP
1216
ROTOR SPLASH SHIE
2K004'R.H.
2K005.LH,
ADJUSTING NUT
374504>S
GREASE CAP
1131
COVER-1130
H 1571-A
FIG. 78—Disc Brake Disassemblied
CLAMP-376428-S8
•2REQ'D.
EXISTING BOLT &
WASHER ASSY. PART
OF REAR AXLE
25-35 LB. FT..
TIGHTEN ALL HYDRAULIC TUBE CONNECTIONS
WITH TORQUE WRENCH AS FOLLOWS.
15 LB. FT.
10-18 LB. FT.
12-20 LB. FT.
15-25 LB. FT.
HOSE - 2A047
TUBE - 2268
(L.H.
VIEW IN CIRCLE Y
240 & 302 ENG.
WITH AUTO. TRANS.
f
VIEW R
VIEW IN CIRCLE T
CEMENT NIPPLE
TO CHECK VALVE
390, 410 & 428 ENG.
BRACKET 2A448
EXISTING NUT PART
EXISTING WASHER
OF REAR AXLE
••VIEW S
30-40 LB. FT.
BEND CLIPS TO
RETAIN TUBE
,
AT ASSY
VIEW R
INSTALLATION - FOR 240 & 302 ENGINES
SAME AS MAIN VIEW & VIEW EXCEPT AS SHOWN
CLIP -
SAME AS VIEW IN CIRCLE Y EXCEPT
AS SHOWN. ALL STD, TRANS. & 390,
& 428 ENG. WITH AUTO. TRANS.
TUBE 2263
BRACKET 2082 R.H.
2A056 L.H.
CLIP 2814
2REQ'D.
HOSE - 2B218
(L.H.)
BOLT 381877- S 2 - * -
CLIP 381661-S2
VIEW IN CIRCLE N
CLIP 376236-S2
TUBE - 2265
CLIP37623frS2 -
V
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4pj|5 -i^iw /
VIEW IN CIRCLE U
TYPICAL 4 PLACES
BOLT381877 S2
BOLT 381877-S2
3 REQ'D.
TJBE 2265 ASSY.
1/
V
TUBE - 2265
VIEW IN CIRCLE X
TYPICAL 3 PLACES
VIEW IN CIRCLE L
VIEW W
TYPICAL 2 PLACES
FIG. 19—Service Brake System— Disc Brakes
'
VIEW IN CIRCLE K USED FOR
STEEL FUEL LINES ONLY
H 1572-A
2-20
to the brake pedal, torque the stabilizer attaching screws and caliper
guide pins to specification.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel cover.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly
from the hub and rotor assembly.
Be careful to avoid damage or interference with the caliper splash shield
or bleeder screw fitting.
2. Disconnect the brake line from
the caliper.
3. Remove the safety wire and the
two bolts that attach the caliper assembly to the spindle.
4. Lift the caliper assembly off
the rotor and place it on the bench.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the caliper assembly on
the rotor, and mate the mounting bolt
holes in the caliper with those in the
spindle. It may be necessary to push
the caliper piston into the cylinder
bore to obtain clearance between the
shoe and lining assembly and the rotor.
2. Install the caliper to spindle attaching bolts and torque them to specification. The upper bolt must be
tightened first. Install the safety wire
on the bolts and twist the wire ends
at least five turns. Check to insure
that the rotor runs squarely and centrally between the two brake shoes.
3. Position the brake hose fitting
with a new copper washer on each
side of the fitting on the caliper
assembly. Install the bolts and torque
to specification.
4. Bleed the brake system and centralize the differential valve as outlined in Part 2-1. Check the master
cylinder fluid level and add the specified fluid, as required. Pump the brake
pedal several times to actuate the
piston seals and to position the shoe
and lining assemblies.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly and the wheel cover.
7. Road test the vehicle.
FRONT WHEEL HUB A N D
ROTOR ASSEMBLY—DISC
BRAKES
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire from
GROUP 2 - Brakes
the hub. (Fig. 18). Be careful to avoid
damage or interference with the bleeder screw fitting.
2. Remove the caliper assembly
from the spindle and the rotor. If the
caliper does not require servicing, it
is not necessary to disconnect the
brake hose or remove the caliper from
the vehicle. Position the caliper out of
the way, and support it with a wire to
avoid damaging the caliper or
stretching the hose. Insert a clean
cardboard spacer between the linings
to prevent the piston from coming
out of the cylinder bore while the
caliper is removed.
Handle the rotor and caliper assemblies in such a way as to avoid
deformation of the rotor and nicking
scratching or contamination of the
brake linings.
3. Remove the grease cap from the
hub. Remove the cotter pin, nut lock,
adjusting nut, and flat washer from
the spindle. Remove the outer bearing
cone and roller assembly.
4. Remove the hub and rotor assembly from the spindle.
INSTALLATION
1. If the rotor is being replaced,
remove the protective coating from
the new rotor with carburetor degreaser. Pack a new set of bearings
with specified grease (M-1C75A), and
install the inner bearing cone and roller assembly in the inner cup. Pack
grease lightly between the lips of a
new grease seal and install the seal
(Fig. 18).
If the original rotor is being installed, make sure that the grease in
the hub is clean and adequate, that
the inner bearing and grease seal
are lubricated and in good condition,
and that the rotor braking surfaces
are clean.
2. Install the hub and rotor assembly on the spindle.
3. Lubricate and install the outer
wheel bearing, washer and adjusting
nut.
4. Adjust the wheel bearings to
specification, and then install the nut
lock, cotter pin, and grease cap. The
wheel bearing adjustment is especially important with disc brakes.
5. Mount the caliper assembly on
the spindle and torque the two attaching bolts to specification. The
upper bolt must be installed first. If
necessary, push the caliper piston into
the cylinder bore to obtain clearance between the shoe and lining assemblies and the rotor. Be sure that
the shoe and lining assemblies are
seated on the bridges. Check the flexible hose for correct routing.
6. Install the wheel and tire on the
hub.
7. Pump the brake pedal as required to establish the proper pedal
height.
8. Fill the master cylinder to the
proper level with the specified fluid.
DISC BRAKE ROTOR SPLASH
SHIELD
REMOVAL
1. Remove the caliper and the hub
and rotor assembly as outlined under
Removal in the foregoing procedure
(it is not necessary to disconnect hydraulic connections).
2. Remove the three bolts that attach the splash shield to the spindle
(Fig. 18).
INSTALLATION
1. If the shield is bent, straighten it
out before installation. Position the
shield to the mounting bracket, install
the attaching bolts nuts, and torque
them to specification (Fig. 18).
2. Install the hub and rotor assembly and the caliper as outlined under
Installation in the foregoing procedure.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
The proportioning valve is serviced
as an assembly and is never adjusted
or overhauled.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and remove the differential pressure valve to proportioning valve brake tube. (Fig. 19).
2. Disconnect the outlet brake
tube at the proportioning valve.
3. Remove the bolt attaching the
proportioning valve to the bracket and
remove the valve.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the proportioning valve
to the bracket and install the attaching
bolt.
2. Connect the outlet brake tube
to the valve.
3. Position and connect the differential pressure valve to proportioning
valve brake tube.
4. Bleed the brake system and centralize the diffential valve. (Refer to
Part 2-1, Section 2 for the correct
procedure.)
PART 2-2 STANDARD OR REAR
WHEEL CYLINDER REPAIR
1. Remove the links and the rubber
boots from the ends of the brake cylinder. Remove the pistons, cups, and
return spring from the cylinder bore
(Fig. 20).
2. Remove the bleeder screw from
the cylinder.
2-21
BOOT
Wheel cylinders should not be disassembled unless they are leaking or
unless new cups and boots are to be
installed. It is not necessary to remove
the brake cylinder from the backing
plate to disassemble, inspect, or hone
and overhaul the cylinder. Removal
is necessary only when the cylinder
is damaged or scored beyond repair.
DISASSEMBLY
Brake System
BOOT
CUP
FRONT BRAKE
CYLINDER
CUP
BOOT
BOOT
RETURN
SPRING
CUP
REAR BRAKE
CYLINDER
PISTON
CUP
H 1100-B
INSPECTION
1. Wash all parts in clean brake
fluid. Dry with compressed air.
2. Replace scored pistons. Always
replace the rubber cups and dust
boots.
3. Inspect the cylinder bore for
score marks or rust. If either condition is present the cylinder bore must
be honed. However, the cylinder
should not be honed more than 0.003
inch beyond its original diameter.
4. Check the bleeder hole to be sure
that it is open.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply a light coating of heavyduty brake fluid to all internal parts.
2. Thread the bleeder screw into
the cylinder and tighten securely.
3. Insert the return spring, cups,
and pistons into their respective positions in the cylinder bore (Fig. 20).
Place a boot over each end of the cylinder. Bleed the brake system.
WHEEL CYLINDER
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and the drum.
2. Remove the brake shoe assemblies, following procedures outlined
in this section.
3. Disconnect the brake line from
the brake cylinder Figs. 19 and 21. On
a vehicle with a vacuum brake booster, be sure the engine is stopped and
there is no vacuum in the booster system before disconnecting the hydraulic lines.
To disconnect the hose at a front
cylinder, loosen the tube fitting that
FIG. 20— Front and Rear Wheel Cylinders
connects the opposite end of the hose
to the brake tube at a bracket on the
frame. Remove the horseshoe-type
retaining clip from the hose and bracket, disengage the hose from the bracket, then unscrew the entire hose assembly from the front wheel cylinder.
At a rear cylinder, unscrew the
tube fitting that connects the tube to
the cylinder. Do not pull the metal
tube away from the cylinder. Pulling
the tube out of the cylinder connection will bend the metal tube and
make installation difficult. The tube
will separate from the cylinder when
the cylinder is removed from the backing plate.
4. On the rear wheel, remove the
wheel cylinder attaching bolts and
lock washers and remove the cylinder. On the front wheel, remove the
nut and washer that attaches the cylinder to the anchor pin. Remove the
cylinder from the anchor pin.
3. Engage the opposite end of the
hose to the bracket on the frame. Install the horseshoe-type retaining
clip, and connect the brake tube to
the hose with the tube fitting nut.
Tighten the nut to specification with
tool 1112-144.
4. To install a rear wheel cylinder,
place the rear wheel cylinder into
position. Enter the tubing into the
cylinder, and start the tube fitting
nut into the threads of the cylinder.
5. Secure the cylinder to the backing
plate by installing the attaching bolts
and lock washers.
6. Tighten the tube fitting nut to
specification with tool 11 12-144.
7. Install the links in the ends of
the wheel cylinder, install the shoes
and adjuster assemblies, and adjust
the shoes as oulined in this section.
8. Adjust the brakes (Part 2-2,
Section 2). Install the brake drum and
wheel. Bleed the brakes and centralize the differential valve as outlined
in Part 2-1, Section 2.
INSTALLATION
Wipe the end(s) of the hydraulic
line to remove any foreign matter before making connections.
1. To install a front wheel cylinder,
position the cylinder on the anchor
pin against the backing plate. Install the washer and cylinder attaching
nut on the anchor pin, and torque it to
specification. Lock the washer retainer securely.
2. Install a new copper gasket over
the hose fitting. Thread the hose into
the cylinder.
BRAKE BACKING PLATE
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and brake
drum. Disconnect the brake line from
the brake cylinder.
2. Remove the brake shoe and adjuster assemblies and the wheel cylinder as outlined in this section. On
the rear wheels, disconnect the parking brake lever from the cable.
3. If the rear backing plate is
NUT - 55734-S2
CLIP - 370431-S2
INSTALLATION - FOR 240 & 302 ENGINES
EXCEPT STATION WAGONS
SAME AS MAIN VIEW EXCEPT AS SHOWN.
EXISTING BOLT & WASHER
ASSY. PART OF REAR
AXLE 25-35 LB. FT.
TUBE-2267
EXISTING NUT PART
OF REAR AXLE
30-40 LB. FT.
BOLT - 55405-S2
4-6 LB. FT.
BEND CLIPS TO RETAIN
TUBES AT ASSY.
TUBE - 2267
VIEW U
CLIP-381799-S2
FOR POWER BRAKES
DUAL MASTER
CYLINDER-2140
BRACKET ASSY.-:
2A448
VIEW IN CIRCLE S
BRAKES CLIP - 381799-S2
- .
FOR STD. BRAKES
VIEW Z
TYPICAL 2 PLACES
TUBE ASSEMBLY 2A040
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE ASSY. - 2B257
2B264 REF.
.
HOSE - 2078
2REQ'D.
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE ASSEMBLY - 2B257
GASKET-2149
2REQ'D.
TUBE - 2265
TUBE - 2264
TUBE - 2B253
VIEW IN CIRCLE X
TYPICAL 4 PLACES
TIGHTEN ALL HYDRAULIC TUBE CONNECTIONS
WITH TORQUE WRENCH AS FOLLOWS.
3/8-24 THD.
7/16-24 THD.
1/2-20 THD.
9/16-18 THD.
VIEW IN CIRCLE Y
TYPICAL 3 PLACES
VIEW IN CIRCLE M
8-15 LB. FT.
10-18 LB. FT.
12-20 LB. FT.
15-25 LB. FT.
H 1548-B
. 21—Service Brake System—Standard Brakes
2-23
PART 2-2 - Brake System
being replaced, remove the axle shaft
from the applicable rear axle as outlined in Group 4, Part 4-2—Rear
Axle, Section 2. Remove the backing
plate and gasket.
If the front backing plate is being
replaced, remove the bolts and nuts
that secure the backing plate to the
front wheel spindle and remove the
plate and gasket.
DISC BRAKE
OUTLET TUBE
REAR BRAKES
BUSHING
BLFEDER SCREW
SPACER
\
V
I
STUD
SHAFT (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION)
INSTALLATION
If a rear backing plate is to be replaced, position a new rear backing
plate and gasket on the attaching
bolts in the axle housing flange. Install the rear axle shaft for the applicable rear axle. Refer to Group 4,
Part 4-2—Rear Axle, Section 2 for the
proper installation procedure.
1. If the front brake backing plate
is to be replaced, position a new front
backing plate and gasket to the wheel
spindle and install the attaching bolts
and nuts.
2. Install the wheel cylinder and
connect the brake line as outlined in
this section.
3. Install the brake shoe and adjuster assemblies as outlined in this
section. On a rear brake, connect the
parking brake cable to the lever.
4. Adjust the brake shoes (Section
2), and install the brake drums and
wheels. Bleed the brake drums and
wheels. Bleed the brake system and
centralize the differential valve as
outlined in Part 2-1, Section 2.
HYDRAULIC LINES
Steel tubing is used throughout the
brake system with the exception of
the flexible hoses at the front wheels
and at the rear axle housing brake
tube connection (Figs. 19 and 21).
Always bleed the applicable primary or secondary brake system after
primary or secondary brake system
hose or line replacement. Centralize
the brake system after bleeding the
system.
BRAKE TUBE
REPLACEMENT
If a section of the brake tubing becomes damaged, the entire section
CLUTCH
PEDAL
ASSEMBLY
BUSHING
STOP LITE
SWITCH
NUT
BRAKE PEDAL
ASSEMBLY
LOCK WASHER
/
MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD
H 1491-C
FIG. 22— Master Cylinder Installation— Standard Brakes
should be replaced with tubing of the
same type, size, shape, and length.
Copper tubing should not be used in
a hydraulic system. When bending
brake tubing to fit underbody or rear
axle contours, be careful not to kink
or crack the tube.
All brake tubing should be double
flared properly to provide good leakproof connections. Clean the brake
tubing by flushing with clean brake
fluid before installation.
When connecting a tube to a hose,
tube connector, or brake cylinder,
tighten the tube fitting nut to specified torque with Milbar tool 1112-144
or equivalent.
BRAKE HOSE
REPLACEMENT
A flexible brake hose should be replaced if it shows signs of softening,
cracking, or other damage.
When installing a new front brake
hose, position the hose to avoid contact with other chassis parts. Place a
new copper gasket over the hose fitting and thread the hose assembly into the front wheel cylinder. Engage
the opposite end of the hose to the
bracket on the frame. Install the
horseshoe-type retaining clip, and
connect the tube to the hose with the
tube fitting nut (Figs. 19 and 21).
A rear brake hose should be installed so that it does not touch the
muffler outlet pipe or shock absorber.
Place a new gasket over the rear
hose fitting and thread the hose into
the rear brake tube connector. Engage the front end of the hose to the
bracket on the frame. Install the
horseshoe-type retaining clip, and
connect the tube to the hose with the
tube fitting nut.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DUAL MASTER CYLINDERSTANDARD BRAKES
REMOVAL
1. Working from inside the vehicle
below the instrument panel, disconnect
the master cylinder push rod from the
brake pedal (Fig. 22).
2. Disconnect the stoplight switch
wires at the connector. Remove the
spring retainer. Slide the stop light
switch off the brake pedal pin just
far enought to clear the end of the pin,
then lift the switch straight upward
from the pin. Use care to avoid switch
2-24
damage during removal.
3. Slide the master cylinder push
rod and the nylon washers and bushings off the brake pedal pin.
4. Remove the brake tube from
the primary and secondary outlet
ports of the master cylinder.
5. Remove the lock nuts that secure the master cylinder to the dash
panel and lift the cylinder forward
and upward from the vehicle.
GROUP 2 - Brakes
DISC BRAKE
OUTLET TUBE
REAR BRAKES
SHAFT
(AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION)
CLUTCH
PEDAL
ASSEMBLY
ALL STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS
AND 390, AND 428
ENGINES WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
INSTALLATION
1. Position the boot on the push
rod and secure the boot to the master
cylinder. Carefully insert the master
cylinder push rod and boot through
the dash panel opening and position
the master cylinder on the mounting
studs on the dash panel (Fig. 22).
2. Install the lock nuts on the studs
at the dash panel and torque them to
specification.
3. Coat the nylon bushings with
SAE 10W oil. Install the nylon washer
and bushing on the brake pedal pin.
4. Position the stop light switch on
the brake pedal pin, install the nylon
bushing and washer and secure them
in position with the spring retainer.
5. Connect the wires at the stop
light switch connector.
6. Connect the brake lines to the
master cylinder leaving the brake line
fittings loose.
7. Fill the master cylinder with
the specified brake fluid to within 1/4
inch of the top of the dual reservoirs.
Use Rotunda Brake Fluid—Extra
Heavy Duty—Part Number C6AZ19542-A (ESA-M6C25-A) for disc
brake applications, and Rotunda
Brake Fluid—Part Number B7AZ19542-A, R103-A or equivalent for
drum brake applications. The disc
brake system fluid is colored blue for
identification. Do not mix low temperature brake fluids with the specified fluid for the power disc brake
system.
8. Bleed the dual-master cylinder
and the primary and secondary brake
systems. Centralize the pressure differential valve. Refer to Hydraulic
System Bleeding and Centralizing of
the Differential Valve, Part 2-1, Section 2 for proper procedure.
9. Operate the brakes several
times, then check for external hydraulic leaks.
DUAL MASTER C Y L I N D E R POWER BRAKES
REMOVAL
1. Remove the brake tubes from
FORD MODELS ONLY
240 AND 302
ENGINES-AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
H 1495-C
FIG. 23—Master Cylinder Installation— Power Brakes
the primary and secondary outlet
ports of the master cylinder (Fig.
23).
2. Remove the two nuts and two
lock washers attaching the master cylinder to the brake booster assembly.
3. Slide the master cylinder forward and upward from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing the master cylinder, check the distance from the
outer end of the booster assembly
push rod to the master cylinder
mounting surface. Turn the push rod
adjusting screw in or out as required
to obtain the specified length. Refer
to Part 2-1, Section 2, Power Brake
Master Cylinder Push Rod Adjustment for the proper procedure.
2. Position the master cylinder assembly over the booster push rod and
onto the two studs on the booster assembly (Fig. 23).
3. Install the attaching nuts and
lock washers and torque them to specifications.
4. Install the front and rear brake
tubes to the master cylinder outlet
fittings.
5. Fill the master cylinder with the
spicified brake fluid to within 1/4
inch of the top of the dual reservoirs. Use Rotunda Brake Fluid
Extra Heavy Duty
Part Number
C6AZ-19542-A (ESA-M6C25-A) for
all brake applications. The brake
system fluid is colored blue for identification. Do not mix low temperature
brake fluids with the specified fluis
for the disc brake system.
6. Bleed the dual-master cylinder
and the primary and secondary brake
systems. Centralize the pressure differentical valve. Refer to Hydraulic
System Bleeding and Centralizing of
the Differential Valve, Part 2-1, Section 2 for the proper procedure.
7. Operate the brakes several
times, then check for external hydraulic leaks.
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the brake warning
light wire from the pressure differential valve assembly switch (Figs. 19
and 21). To prevent damage to the
brake warning switch wire connector,
expand the plastic lugs to allow removal of the shellwire connector
from the switch body.
2. Loosen the tube nut connecting
the primary (front brake) system inlet tube at the top of the pressure differential valve assembly and disconnect the tube.
3. Disconnect the primary system
left front brake outlet tube from the
top side of the pressure differential
valve assembly.
4. Disconnect the primary system
right front brake outlet tube from the
top side of the differential valve assembly.
5. Disconnect the secondary (rear
brake) system inlet tube at the lower
side of the pressure differential valve
assembly.
6. Disconnect the secondary system rear brake outlet tube from the
lower side pressure differential valve
assembly.
7. Remove the screw retaining the
pressure differential valve assembly
to the frame side rail and remove the
valve assembly.
8. On disc brake equipped vehicles,
place the pressure differential valve
assembly and mounting bracket in a
vise. Loosen the proportioning valve
tube nuts at the differential valve
and at the proportioning valve. Remove the proportioning valve from the
mounting bracket.
9. If the differential valve is to be
replaced, remove the brake warning
lamp switch and install the switch in
the new differential valve. The presure differential valve assembly and
the brake warning lamp switch are
separate units and each is serviced
as a separate assembly only.
INSTALLATION
1. On disc brake equipped vehicles,
connect the proportioning valve inlet
and outlet tubes to the proportioning
valve and differential valve bodies.
Tighten the tube nuts to specification.
2. Mount the pressure differential
valve assembly on the frame side rail
and tighten the attaching screw.
3. Connect the rear brake system
inlet tube to the pressure differential
valve assembly and tighten the tube
nut to the specified torque (Refer to
Part 2-3).
4. Connect the rear brake system
outlet tube to the pressure differential valve assembly. Tighten the tube
nut to the specified torque.
5. Connect the front brake system
inlet tube to the pressure differential
valve assembly and tighten the tube
nut to the specified torque.
6. Connect the right front brake
PART 2-2 -Brake System
2-25
outlet tube to the pressure differential
valve asssmbly. Tighten the tube nut
to the specified torque.
7. Connect the left front brake outlet tube to the pressure differential
valve assembly. Tighten the tube nut
to the specified torque.
8. Connect the shell-wire connector
to the brake warning lamp switch.
Make sure the plastic lugs on the connector hold the connector securely to
the switch.
9. Bleed the brakes and centralize
the pressure differential valve.
the bracket onto the mounting studs
and the push rod link in through the
hole and boot in the dash panel. Install the bracket-to-dash panel attaching locknuts(Fig. 23).
3. Connect the manifold vacuum
hose to the booster. If the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmission connect the transmission
vacuum unit hose.
4. Before installing the master cylinder, check the distance from the
outer end of the booster assembly
push rod to master cylinder surface.
Turn the screw in or out to obtain the
specified length. Refer to Part 2-1,
Section 2, Power Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod Adjustment. Install
the master cylinder and torque the
attaching nuts to specifications.
5. Working from inside the vehicle
below the instrument panel, connect
the booster push rod link to the brake
pedal assembly. To do this, proceed
as follows:
Install the inner nylon washer, the
booster pushrod, and the bushing on
the brake pedal pin. Position the
switch so that it straddles the push
rod with the switch slot on the pedal
pin and the switch outer hole just
clearing the pin. Slide the switch completely onto the pin, and install the
nylon washer as shown in Fig. 23.
Be careful not to bend or deform the
switch. Secure these parts to the pin
with the hairpin retainer. Connect
the stop light switch wires to the connector, and install the wires in the
retaining clip.
BOOSTER NUT
REMOVAL
1. Working from inside the vehicle
below the instrument panel, disconnect the booster push rod link from
the brake pedal assembly. To do this,
proceed as follows:
Disconnect the stop light switch
wires at the connector. Remove the
hairpin retainer. Slide the stop light
switch off from the brake pedal pin
just far enough for the switch outer
hole to clear the pin, and then lift the
switch straight upward from the pin.
Be careful not to damage the switch
during removal. Slide the boosterpush
rod and the nylon washers and bushing off the brake pedal pin (Fig.
23).
2. Open the hood and remove the
master cylinder from the booster. Secure it to one side without disturbing
the hydraulic lines. It is not necessary
to disconnect the brake lines, but care
should be taken that the brake lines
are not deformed. Permanent deformation of brake lines can lead to tube
failure.
3. Disconnect the manifold vacuum hose from the booster unit. If
the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission disconnect the
transmission vacuum unit hose.
4. Remove the four bracket-to-dash
panel attaching nuts (Fig. 23). Remove the booster and bracket assembly from the dash panel, sliding the
push rod link out from the engine side
of the dash panel. Remove the four
spacers.
5. Remove the push rod link boot
from the dash panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the push rod link boot in
the hole in the dash panel as shown
in Fig. 23. Install the four spacers on
the mounting studs.
2. Mount the booster and bracket
assembly to the dash panel by sliding
BRAKE PEDAL—MANUAL
SHIFT TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the clutch pedal-toequalizer rod at the clutch pedal by
removing the hairpin type retainer
and bushing (Figs. 22 and 23).
2. Disconnect the stop light switch
wires at the connector.
3. Remove the spring retainer.
Slide the stop light switch off the brake
pedal pin just far enough for the
switch outer hole to clear the pin, and
then lift the switch straight upward
from the pin. Be careful not to damage the switch during removal. Slide
the master cylinder or booster push
rod and the nylon washers and bushing off the brake pedal pin (Figs.
22 and 23).
4. Remove the hairpin type retainer and washer from the clutch and
brake pedal shaft. Remove the clutch
pedal and shaft, the brake pedal, and
2-26
the bushings from the pedal support
bracket (Figs. 22 and 23).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of SAE 10 engine oil to the bushings and locate all
bushings in their proper places on the
clutch and brake pedal assemblies.
2. Position the brake pedal to the
support bracket, then install the
clutch pedal and shaft through the
support bracket and brake pedal. Install the retainer (Figs.22 and 23).
3. Install the inner nylon washer,
the master cylinder or booster push
rod, and the bushing on the brake
pedal pin. Position the switch so that
it straddles the push rod with the
switch slot on the pedal pin and the
switch outer hole just clearing the
pin. Slide the switch completely onto
the pin, and install the nylon washer
as shown in Figs. 22 and 23. Be
careful not to bend or deform the
switch. Secure these parts to the pin
with the hairpin retainer.
4. Connect the stop light switch
wires to the connector, and install
the wires in the retaining clip.
5. Connect the clutch pedal-toequalizer rod to the clutch pedal assembly with the bushing and hairpin
retainer. Apply SAE 10 engine oil to
the bushing. Adjust the clutch pedal
free play (Group 5) to specification
if required. Check the Brake Pedal
Free Height and Travel Measurements (Part 2-1, Section 1).
BRAKE PEDAL—AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the stop light switch
wires at the connector.
2. Remove the hairpin retainer.
Slide the stop light switch off the
brake pedal pin just far enough for
the switch outer hole to clear the pin,
and then lift the switch straight upward from the pin. Be careful not to
damage the switch during removal.
Slide the master cylinder or booster
push rod and the nylon
washers
and bushing off the brake pedal pin
(Figs. 22 and 23).
3. Remove the hairpin type retainer and washer from the brake pedal
shaft, then remove the shaft, the
brake pedal and the bushings from the
pedal support bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of SAE 10 En-
GROUP 2 - Brakes
gine oil to the bushings and locate
bushings in their proper places on
the pedal assembly and pedal support bracket (Figs. 22 and 23).
2. Position the brake pedal assembly to the support bracket, then install
the pedal shaft through the support
bracket and brake pedal assembly.
Install the retainer.
3. Install the inner nylon washer,
the master cylinder or booster push
rod, and the bushing on the brake
pedal pin. Position the switch so that
it straddles the push rod with the switch
slot on the pedal pin and the switch
outer hole just clearing the pin. Slide
the switch completely onto the pin,
and install the nylon washer as shown
in Figs. 22 and 23. Be careful not to
bend or deform the switch. Secure
these parts to the pin with the hairpin
retainer.
4. Connect the stop light switch
wires to the connector, and install
the wires in the retaining clip.
5. Check the Brake Pedal Free
Height and Travel Measurements,
Part 2, Section 1.
PARKING BRAKE
CONTROL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the two nuts attaching
the control assembly to the dash panel (Fig. 24).
2. Remove the bolt attaching the
control assembly to the instrument
panel.
3. Disconnect the hose to the parking brake vacuum unit, when so
equipped.
4. Remove the cable retainer clip
from the cable end and disconnect the
cable from the control.
5. Remove the control assembly
from the car.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the control in the approximate final position.
2. Fit the cable through its mounting hole and install the retaining clip.
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the
parking
brake
unit,
when
so
equipped.
4. Install the attaching bolt to the
instrument panel. Do not tighten.
5. Install the two attaching nuts on
the control assembly bracket on the
engine side of the dash panel.
6. Torque all nuts and bolts to
specifications.
7. Adjust parking brake cable tension, and check operation, as out-
lined in Part 2-1, Section 2.
PARKING BRAKE TO
EQUALIZER CABLE
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable
adjusting nut at the equalizer (Fig. 24).
3. Remove the cable from the foldover tab on the underbody. Remove
spring retainer clip.
4. Remove spring clip that retains
the cable to the frame.
5. From inside of passenger compartment, remove spring clip that retains the cable to the parking brake
control. Disconnect the cable ball
from the control assembly.
6. Remove the cable assembly
from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the cable through the
provided openings and in the approximate final installation position.
2. Install the hairpin retainer on
the cable at the frame crossmember.
3. Connect the ball end of the cable
to the parking brake control. Install
the cable-to-control hairpin retaining
clip.
4. Position the cable seal at the
dash panel, and slide the retaining
clip upward to seal the cable at the
dash opening.
5. Install the spring retainer clip.
Position cable in the foldover tab on
the underbody.
6. Position the cable thru the equalizer and install the cable adjusting
nut.
7. Adjust the parking brake (Part
2-1, Section 2).
8. Lower vehicle on hoist.
PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER
TO REAR WHEEL CABLE
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and loosen the
parking brake equalizer rod adjusting nut. Disconnect the equalizer
from the rear cables (Fig. 26).
2. Compress the prongs on the
left cable-to-frame side member
retainer so the prong can pass through
the side-member. Remove the clip
that attaches the left cable to the
left lower arm. Pull the cable thru
the frame left side member.
3. Compress the prongs on the
right cable-to-frame side member retainer bracket so the prong can pass
NO. 4 CROSSMEMBER REF.
• TUBE - 2A635
PARKING BRAKE REAR
CABLE - 2A809 (L.H
HOSE - 2A596
TO INTERMITTENT WIPERS
2A635 ASSY. R.H. TO BE POSITIONED WITH RUBBER LOCATORS
CENTERED IN BRACKETS
2A791 - 2 REQ'D.
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT
SWITCH -7A247
HOSE - 2A804
NUT - 55736-S2
INST. PANEL
EQUALIZER 2A602
INST. PANEL
NUT - 379930-S7
2 REQ'D.
5-9 LB. FT
TUBE 2A635
VIEW IN CIRCLE S
PARKING BRAKE
REAR CABLE 2A635 (R.H.
CABLE AND
CONDUIT - 2853
CLIP 2A720
2 REQ'D.
VIEW X
RETAINER 74277-S
LOWER ARM L.H.
BRAKE PEDAL PAD
COVER - 2A798
CABLE AND
CONDUIT A S S Y . - :
2853
PARKING BRAKE
REAR CABLE ROLT 2A809 ASSY.
41OO6.S2
2 REQ'D.
\ - - " ~
VIEW IN CIRCLE V
2 PLACES
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
ASSEMBLY - 2780
FLOOR PAN REF.
VIEW Z MERCURY VACUUM RELEASE
SAME AS MAIN VIEW
EXCEPT AS SHOWN
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PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSY.2780
2A635 ASSY.X
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Vl
INSTALLATION FOR AUTO. TRANS.
CONSOLE SHIFT ONLY SAME AS
VIEW X MERCURY EXCEPT AS SHOWN
VIEW 7.
PARKING BRAKE
REAR CABLE 2A809
(L.H.)
PARKING BRAKE
REAR CABLE 2A809
(L.H.)
tf -.-:«•••*'' PRONGS MUST BE SECURELY
LOCKED IN PLACE
FOLD TAB OVER
AT ASSY.
GROUND WIRE REF.
BOLT 42353-S2
42353-S8 ~
2 REQ'D.
U K I
,
30 REF.
EXISTING HOLE IN
TUBE .185 DIA.
v
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A\^
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VIEW IN CIRCLE T
MERCURY ONLY
CABLE AND
CONDUIT - 2853
CABLE WITHIN BRAKE DRUM
L.H. SHOWN R.H. TYPICAL
VIEW W
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT
+ .005
.110- .002 DIA. HOLE IN
TUBE LOCATED FROM
EXISTING HOLE IN LEVER
AT ASSY.
H 1549-B
FIG. 24 — Parking Brake System
GROUP 2 - Brakes
2-28
through the bracket. Remove the clips
retaining the right cable to the frame
crossmember.
4. Remove the rear wheel cover
and wheel. Remove the three Tinnerman nuts that hold the brake drum
in place and remove the drum.
5. Working on the wheel side of
the rear brake, remove the automatic
brake adjuster spring. Compress the
prongs on the parking brake cable retainer so that they can pass
through the hole in the brake backing plate. Draw the cable retainer
through the hole.
6. With the spring tension off the
parking brake lever, lift the cable
out of the slot in the lever and remove
the cable through the backing plate
hole.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull enought of the parking
brake cable through the housing so
that the end of the cable may be inserted over the slot in the parking
brake lever on the rear brake shoe.
2. Pull the excess slack from the
cable, and insert the cable housing
into the brake backing plate access
hole so that the retainer prongs expand. The prongs must be securely
locked in place. Install the automatic brake adjuster spring.
3. Position the right hand cable and
the two retaining clips and screws on
the rear crossmember. Compress the
prongs on the right cable and position
the cable in the retaining bracket on
the frame side member. Tighten all
retaining clip screws.
4. Position the left cable, retaining
clip and screw on the left lower suspension arm. Compress the prongs on
the left cable and position the cable
through the frame side-member. The
prongs must be securely locked in
place.
5. Insert the ball ends of the cables
into the equalizer assembly.
6. Install the rear drum(s) and
tighten the three Tinnerman nuts that
secure the drum. Install the wheel and
tire and the wheel cover.
7. Adjust the parking brake linkage as outlined in Part 2-1, Section 2.
Adjust the rear brakes, as required
(Part 2-1, Section 2).
MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS
BRAKE DRUM REFINISHING
Minor scores on a brake drum can
be removed with sandpaper. A drum
that is excessively scored or shows a
total indicator runout of over 0.007
inch should be turned down. Remove
only enough stock to eliminate the
scores and true up the drum. The refinished diameter must not exceed
0.060 inch oversize (11.090 inches).
If the drum diameter is less than
0.030 inch oversize (11.060 inches)
after refinishing, standard lining may
be installed. If the drum diameter is
11.060-11.090 inches, oversize linings
must be installed.
After a drum is turned down, wipe
the refinished surface with a cloth
soaked in clean denatured alcohol. If
one drum is turned down, the opposite drum on the same axle should
also be cut down to the same size.
ROTOR REFINISHING
Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment,
FRE-2249-2, is the only recommended
tool to refinish the disc brake rotors.
The step-by-step resurfacing procedure
provided with the tool must be adhered
to.
The finished braking surfaces of the
rotor must be flat and parallel within
0.0007 inch; lateral runout must not
exceed 0.002 inch total indicator reading, and the surface finish of the
braking surfaces are to be 85/15
micro inches. The minimum limiting
dimensions (Fig. 8, Part 2-1) from the
inboard bearing cup to the outboard
rotor face (dimension A) and from
the inboard bearing cup to the inboard rotor face (dimension B)
must be observed when removing
material from the rotor braking surfaces.
more than 0.008 inch clearance between any two rivets.
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY
BRAKE SHOE RELINING
Brake linings that are worn to
within 1/32 inch of the rivet head or
are less than 0.030 inch thick (bonded
lining) or have been contaminated
with brake fluid, grease or oil must
be replaced. Failure to replace worn
linings will result in a scored drum.
When it is necessary to replace linings,
they must also be replaced on the wheel
on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Inspect brake shoes for distortion,
cracks, or looseness. If this condition
exists, the shoe must be discarded.
Do not attempt to repair a defective
brake shoe.
1. Wash the brake shoes thoroughly
in a clean solvent. Remove all burrs
or rough spots from the shoes.
2. Check the inside diameter of the
brake drum with a brake (jrum micrometer (tool FRE-1431). If the
diameter is less than 11.030 inches,
standard lining may be installed. If
the diameter is 11.060-11.090 inches,
oversize lining should be installed.
3. Position the new lining on the
shoe. Starting in the center, insert
and secure the rivets, working alternately towards each end. Replacement
linings are ground and no further
grinding is required.
4. Check the clearance between
the shoe and lining. The lining must
seat tightly against the shoe with not
1. Clean the outside of the master
cylinder and remove the filler cover
and diaphragm. Pour out any brake
fluid that remains in the cylinder.
2. Remove the secondary piston
stop bolt from the bottom of the cylinder (Figs. 25 and 26).
3. Remove the bleed screw, if required.
4. Remove the snap ring from the
retaining groove at the rear of the
master cylinder bore (Fig. 27). Remove the push rod and the primary
piston assembly from the master cylinder bore. Do not remove the screw
that retains the primary return spring
retainer, return spring, primary cup
and protector on the primary piston.
This assembly is factory pre-adjusted
and should not be disassembled.
5. Remove the secondary piston
assembly. Do not remove the outlet
tube seats, outlet check valves and outlet check valve springs from the
master cylinder body.
INSPECTION AND
REPAIR
1. Clean all parts in clean denatured alcohol, and inspect the parts
for chipping, excessive wear or damage. Replace them as required. When
using a master cylinder repair kit,
install all the parts supplied.
PART 2-2 -Brake System
2. Check all recesses, openings and
internal passages to be sure they are
open and free of foreign matter. Use
an air hose to blow out dirt and cleaning solvent. Place all parts on a clean
pan or paper.
3. Inspect the master cylinder bore
for signs of etching, pitting, scoring
or rust. If it is necessary to hone the
master cylinder bore to repair damage, do not exceed allowable hone
specifications.
RETAINER - 2B245
COVER - 2166
GASKET - 2167
SECONDARY SYSTEM
BRAKE OUTLET
MASTER CYLINDER -2155
SNAP RING -7821
• BOOT
PUSH ROD
a
PRIMARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY - 2169
* SECONDARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY - 2A502
fTUBE SEAT 2B220
2-29
NOT USED ON POWER BRAKE EQUIPPED VEHICLES
fNOT SERVICED
* REPLACE AS AN ASSEMBLY ONLY
H 1499-B
FIG. 25 — Dual Master Cylinder Disassembled— Except Disc Brakes
RETAINER - 2B245
* PRIMARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY-2169
ASSEMBLY
1. Dip all parts except the master
cylinder body in clean Rotunda Extra
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid.
2. Carefully insert the complete
secondary piston and return spring
assembly in the master cylinder bore.
3. Install the primary piston and
return spring assembly in the master
cylinder bore.
4. Install the push rod retainer on
the push rod, if so equipped. Install
the push rod assembly in the cylinder
bore. Make sure the retainer is properly seated and holding the push rod
securely.
5. Depress the primary piston and
install the snap ring in the cylinder
bore groove.
6. Position the inner end of the
push rod boot (if so equipped) in
the master cylinder body retaining
groove.
7. Install the secondary piston
stop bolt and gasket in the bottom of
the master cylinder.
8. Install the bleed screw (if so
equipped). Install the gasket (diaphragm) in the master cylinder filler
cover. Position the gasket as shown in
Figs. 27 and 28. Make sure the gasket
is securely seated.
9. Install the cover and gasket on
the master cylinder and secure the
cover into position with the retainer.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
DISASSEMBLY
RETURN SPRING
RETAINER
x
CUP
\
PROTECTOR
fNOT SERVICED
* REPLACE AS
.ASSEMBLY ONLY
,\
PUMPING CUP
tVALVE
2175
SECONDARY
BRAKE SYSTEM
OUTLET
*SECONDARY PISTON
ASSEMBLY-2A502
H 1550-A
FIG. 26 — Dual Master Cylinder Disassembled—Disc Brakes
1. Remove the caliper assembly
from the vehicle as outlined in Section
2.
2. Remove the caliper guide pins
from the caliper assembly and lift
the anchor plate from the caliper.
3. Slide the two outer shoe retaining clips off the retaining pins
(Fig. 28).
4. Remove the two retaining pins,
then remove the outer brake shoe from
the caliper.
5. Slide the inner brake shoe outward until it is free of the hold-down
GROUP 2 - Brakes
2-30
tap lightly around the piston while
applying air pressure. Care should
be taken because the piston can develop
considerable force due to pressure
build-up.
7. Remove the dust boot from the
caliper assembly.
8. Remove the rubber piston seal
from the cylinder and discard it.
Snap Ring Pliers
PUSH ROD (NOT
USED WITH
BRAKE BOOSTERS)
FIBER
BLOCK
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CAI I D LR
PISTON
H1574-A
1477-B
FIG. 27 — Removing Snap Ring—
Typical
FIG. 29 — Removing Piston
From Caliper
OUTER SHOE
RETAINING CLIPS
2066
INNER BRAKE
SHOE 2019
OUTER BRAKE
SHOE 2018
ASSEMBLY
STABILIZERS
2B295
H 1573-A
FIG. 28 — Caliper Assembly—Disassembled
springs, then remove the brake shoe.
6. Apply air pressure to the fluid
port in the caliper as shown in Fig.
29 to remove the piston. Place a cloth
Clean all metal parts with alcohol
or a suitable solvent. Use clean, dry,
compressed air to clean out and dry
the grooves and passage ways. Be
sure that the caliper bore and component parts are completely free of
any foreign material.
Check the cylinder bore and piston for damage or excessive wear.
Replace the piston if it is pitted,
scored, or the chrome plating is worn
off.
over the piston before applying air
pressure to prevent damage to the
piston. If the piston is seized and
cannot be forced from the caliper,
1. Apply a film of clean brake
fluid to the new caliper piston seal
and install it in the cylinder bore.
Be sure the seal does not become twisted and that it is seated fully in the
groove.
2. Install a new dust boot by
setting the flange squarely in the
outer groove of the caliper bore.
3. Coat the piston with the specified fluid and install the piston in
the cylinder bore. Spread the dust
boot over the piston as it is installed. Seat the dust boot in the piston
groove.
4. Position the inner brake shoe
so that the ears of the shoe rests
on the top of the anchor plate bosses
and beneath the hold-down springs.
5. Install new caliper guide pin
insulators in the anchor plate.
6. Position the caliper on the
anchor plate.
7. Apply the specified fluid to
the caliper guide pins and install
them loosely in the anchor plate.
Be sure the guide pins are free of
oil, grease or dirt.
8. Install the caliper on the
spindle as outlined under Disc Brake
Caliper Assembly.
2-31
PART
2-3-Specifications
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS—INCHES
Description
Pedal Total Travel-Standard
6.67 0
Pedal Total Travel-Power
3.70 ®
Power Brake Push Rod Adjustment -Inch
Bendix
Midland Ross
SHOE AND LINING DIMENSION!
DISC BRAKES—INCHES
Ford, Mercury
Ford
Mercury
Lining Material
0.980-0.995
0.980-0.995
Lining Size
Lining Maximum Wear Limit
(From Top of Rivets)
1/32
Lining Maximum Wear Limit
(Bonded)
0.030 Total
Lining Thickness
Drum Diameter
11.030
Self Adjustment Cable LengthEnd Cable Anchor to End of Cable Hook
5.36 x 1.90
Lining Area—Square inches per Segment
10.030
Lining Thickness—Nominal
0.436
Lining Wear Limit (Front Surface of Shoe)—Max
0.030
Lining to Rotor Clearance (Brakes Released)
0.000-0.010
11.140-11.100
0 3 1/4—On Ford and Mercury Vehicles with Front Wheel Disc Brakes
® 2 1/4-On Ford and Mercury Vehicles with Front Wheel Disc Brakes
BORE DIAMETERS—BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL CYLINDER AND MASTER CYLINDER
Brake Drum
Master Cylinder Bore Dia.
With Power
Brake ®
Less Power
Brake ®
Inside
Diameter
Boring Limit
® (Max.)
®
Front
®
Rear
Taxi
11.030
11.090
1.094
0.938
1.000
1.000
Other
11.030
11.090
1.094 ®
0.938 ®
1.000
1.000
Models
Ford and
Mercury
Wheel Cylinder Bore Dia.
® Max. Allowable Hone 0.003
® Max. Runout 0.007
® 0.969 for 240 & 302 CID Ford Passenger
® 2.750 for Ford and Mercury with Disc Brakes
LINING DIMENSIONS—DRUM BRAKES—INCHES
Ford and Mercury
Ford Passenger (Riveted Lining)
Ford and Mercury—All 427 CID
Engine and All Police—Max.
Fade Resistance
Ford and Mercury Station Wagons
Ford and Mercury Passenger Cars—
240 & 302 CID Engines—Taxi Only—(Bonded Lining)
Max. Wear Resistance
Mercury Passenger Cars
Position
Front
Rear
Color Code
Primary
2.50 x 9.34
2.25 x 9.34
Yellow-Black
Secondary
2.50 x 12.12
2.25 x 12.12
Blue-Black
Primary
3.00 x 9.34
2.25 x 9.34
Yellow-Black
Secondary
3.00 x 12.12
2.25 x 12.12
Blue-Blue
Primary
3.00 x 9.34
2.25 x 9.34
Yellow-Black
Secondary
3.00 x 12.12
2.25 x 12.12
Blue-Black
Primary
3.00 x 9.34
2.50 x 9.34
Pink
Secondary
3.00x12.12
2.50 x 12.12
Red-Red
Primary
2.50 x 9.34
2.25 x 9.34
Yellow-Black
Secondary
2.50 x 12.12
2.25 x 12.12
Blue-Black
GROUP 2 - Brakes
2-32
TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)
Description
Ford
Meriury
Parking Brake Control Assembly Mounting Bolt
15-19
Master Cylinder to Dash Panel Bolts
18-25
Brake Hose Bolt
ROTOR
Diameter
Car Line
Ford, Mercury
Thickness
Outside
Inside
1.250
11.96
7.785
Rotor Runout-Maximum Allowable—0.0025 inch.
Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
Leak Proof
Brake Pedal Support Bracket to Instrument
Panel
Wheel to Hub and Drum Nuts—
5-Lug
9-13
70-115
TORQUE LIMITS—DISC BRAKES (FT-LBS)
FTLBS
Description
Upper 110-120
Lower 90-120
Caliper Assembly to Spindle
Caliper Bleeder Screw
Description
Hub and Rotor Assembly to
Front Wheel Spindle
FTLBS
Rotate rotor while torquing to
17-25 ft-lbs. Back off the adjusting nut 1/2 turn and retighten to 10-15 inch pounds
while rotating wheel. Selectively position nut retainer on
adjusting nut so that a set
of slots are in line with cotter
pin hole. Adjusting nut should
not be rotated in this operation. Lock adjusting nut and
nut retainer with cotter pin
so that the cotter pin end
does not interfere with seating of wheel static collector
in spindle hole.
6-15 (Must be leakproof)
Caliper Guide Pins
25-35
Rotor Splash Shield to Spindle
9-14
Wheel Assembly to Front Wheel
Hub and Rotor Assembly
75-110
Brake Tube Fitting Nuts to
Proportioning Valve
70 in-lbs(Max. Must be
leakproof)
Stabilizer to Anchor Plate
8-11
TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS) (Continued)
Description
FRONT BRAKES—DRUM TYPE
Backing Plate to Spindle Nut
Wheel, Hub and Drum Assembly to Wheel Spindle Nut
REAR BRAKES—DRUM TYPE
Drum to Axle Shaft Speed Nut
Mercury
Ford
25-45
Rotate wheel and drum while torquing the wheel bearing adjusting
nut to 17-25 ft-lbs torque. Back off the adjusting nut 1/2 turn and
re-tighten to 10-15 inch pounds while rotating the drum and wheel
Selectively position nut retainer on adjusting nut so that a set of
slots are in line with cotter pin hole. Adjusting nut should not be
rotated in this operation. Lock the adjusting nut and retainer with
cotter pin so that cotter pin end does not interfere with seating of
wheel static collector in spindle hole.
Hand Push Fit
Brake Cylinder to Brake Backing Plate Bolt
50-20
in-lbs
Brake Backing 1'late to Axle Housing: All
50-70
Brake Line Connection to Axle Housing Bolt
12-18
POWER BRAKES:
Master Cylinder to Booster Body
18-25
Brake Booster to Pedal Support Bracket or Dash
18-25
2-33
PART 2-3 — Specifications
SERVICE TOOLS
Ford Tool No.
Rotunda HRE 8650
Former No.
—
Description
Brake Adjusting Gauge
—
LM-119
Brake Cylinder Retaining Clamp
—
2018-A
Brake Adjusting Tool
—
2162
—
2035-N
7000-00
—
Adapter Cap
Brake Shoe R & R Spring
Rubber Tipped Air Nozzle
Ford Tool No.
Former No.
TOOL 33621
33621
Milbar
1112-144
TOOL-4235-C
4235-C
Description
Internal Snap Ring Pliers
Inch-lb torque wrench
Axle Shaft Remover
297(12)
R.H.REAR SEAT
SPEAKER
•140 (18)-
EU8V
I8A900-BASSY.
W I R I N G
F
CONNECTION
W H E N FRONT SPEAKER
SPECIFIED ONLY
I9H
C O L O R
19 A
19
21
G
137
140
297A 2 9 7
A
B
C
D
•
-=
C O D E
I9A017-A ASSY.
MODELS - A L L
EXCEPT 71 & 76
BLUE-RED STRIPE
YELLOW
YELLOW-BLACK STRIPE
BLACK-RED STRIPE
BLACK-GREEN STRIPE
BROWN
BROWN-GREEN STRIPE
BROWN-RED STRIPE
BUCK
SPLICE
GROUND
NOTE:
DETAIL & ITEM REFERENCE SiHOWN
ON PRODUCT DRAWING
ALL NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS ( )
INDICATE WIRE GAUGES
©
I9H
(20)
D-39y
I
ALL LETTERS CIRCLED AS SHOWN
INDICATE CONNECTORS
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
ALL CONNECTORS fiRE BLACK
j-D-39
(o\ f»)b U- G ( l 8 )
CONTROLASSY.
FADER-MERCURY
D
(18)
19 (18)-
E (18)
UGHTING SWITCH
I9A0I7-B ASSY. MODELS 71 & 76 ONLY
K2225-C
. 33— Mercury Radio—AM & Rear Seat Speakers & Fader