Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
If required, to ease rotor installation, apply a small amount of Silicone Grease to pilot diameter of rotor.
2.
Install rotor on hub assembly.
NOTE:
Replacement of front brake pads or overhaul of calipers is not covered by this recall and is considered the customer's routine maintenance
responsibility. Normal grooving of brake pads does not necessitate replacement. Excessively worn pads (thin) may require replacement at
owner's expense.
3.
Install caliper assembly on rotor as follows:
a.
Retract piston fully in piston bore. Position caliper assembly above rotor with anti-rattle spring under upper arm of knuckle. Install caliper
over rotor with rotating motion. Be sure inner shoe is properly positioned.
The caliper bleed screw should be positioned on top of caliper when assembled on vehicle.
b.
Lubricate locating pins and inside of insulators with silicone grease D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent. Install locating pins through caliper
insulators and into knuckle attaching holes.
NOTE:
The caliper locating pins must be inserted and threads started by hand.
c.
Using Torx Drive Bit D79P-2100-T40 or equivalent, tighten caliper locating pins to 24-34 N-m (18-25 lb-ft).
4.
Install wheel and tire assembly to rotor mounting face. Tighten wheel nuts to 109-142 N-m (80-105 lb-ft).
5.
Pump brake pedal prior to moving vehicle to position brake pads.
6.
Road test vehicle.
7.
Mutilate and scrap both removed brake rotors.
Dealer Letter - (Midwest, Western, Pacific Regions)
September 4, 1991
To:
All Ford of Canada Dealers in the Midwest, Western, Pacific Regions
Attention:
Dealer Principal, Dealer Service Manager, Dealer Parts Manager
Subject:
Safety Recall 90S19 Supplement - All 1986 Through 1989 Taurus/Sable Vehicles (Sold and/or Operated in the Atlantic, Quebec and Ontario Provinces)
- Front Brake Rotor Replacement
NOTE:
This supplement adds 1988 and 1989 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles (sold and/or operated in the Atlantic, Quebec and Ontario Provinces)
and supersedes, the original bulletin dated December 19, 1990.
The dealer bulletin is provided for your information. Perform the recall service if an affected vehicle is presented to you.
You should use CARES or OASIS to determine vehicle eligibility.
Dealer Letter - (Atlantic, Quebec, and Ontario Province)
September 4, 1991
To:
All Ford of Canada Dealers in Atlantic, Quebec and Ontario Provinces
Attention:
Dealer Principal, Dealer Service Manager, Dealer Parts Manager
Subject:
Safety Recall 90S19 Supplement - All 1986 Through 1989 Taurus/Sable Vehicles (Sold and/or Operated in the Atlantic, Quebec and Ontario Provinces)
- Front Brake Rotor Replacement
