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Availability Of Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment TSB 98-5A-11 for 93-96 Bronco, F Series, Aerostar, Econoline, Explorer, Ranger, Villager & many others
Occasional or Intermittent Brake Squeal TSB 90-22-6 for 85-91 Bronco, F Seres, Econoline, Ranger & Many Others
Rear Brakes "Grab" When Cold TSB 93-4-6 for 87-93 Bronco & F 150
Vibration/Inspection Service Tips TSB 99-19-4 for 93-96 Bronco, F Series, Windstar, Econoline, Explorer, Ranger, Villager & many others
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4WABS Troubleshooting
Source: by Ford via Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Adjustment in an 89 (pics are gone)
Source: by RavenTBK at FSB
Auto Adjuster Operation & Diagrams
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Availability Of Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment TSB 98-5A-11 for 93-96 Bronco, F Series, Aerostar, Econoline, Explorer, Ranger, Villager & many others
Source: by Ford via mustangforums.com
Baer Brake Fit Template for 8.8 (Click Baer® Tech)
Source: by Baer®   baer.com
Components, Typical Diagram
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Occasional or Intermittent Brake Squeal TSB 90-22-6 for 85-91 Bronco, F Seres, Econoline, Ranger & Many Others
Source: by Ford via Chilton
Operation Overview & Diagram
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Parts Break-Out Diagram in 78-79 w/Nomenclature
Source: by Ford via broncograveyard.com
Parts Break-Out Diagram in 78-79 w/Nomenclature
Source: by Ford via broncocity.com
Parts Break-Out Diagram in a 78 w/Nomenclature
Source: by Indybronco (Lula Mae) at SuperMotors.net
Pulsations; "...Thickness variations in a brake rotor or out-of-roundness in a brake drum can cause a vibration while the brakes are applied. Thickness variation is caused by rotor runout. Rotor runout is caused by improper rotor mounting, Over torqued or unevenly torqued lug nuts, or improper rotor machining on a brake lathe..."
Source: by vibratesoftware.com
Repair Price Estimator, Bronco from 90-96 and other Fords; including labor & parts, shops in area, by Zip Code
Source: by RepairPal
Replacement & Emergency Cables in an 86
Source: by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer) at SuperMotors.net
Replacement & Repairs in an 83
Source: by Michael C (collinsperformance, The Money Monster) at SuperMotors.net
Replacement in a 79
Source: by Big Mike C. ("Nimrod Wildfire") at SuperMotors.net
Replacement in a 95
Source: by 95LilMule (Lil Mule) at SuperMotors.net
Replacement in an 79
Source: by Big Mike C. (Nimrod Wildfire) at FSB
Replacement Info & pics in a 90
Source: by Clint R (The Bronco) at SuperMotors.net 
Self-Adjuster; "...If all springs are on correctly, then swap the adjusters. Move the passenger adjuster to the driver side and vica versa. Those are probably on the wrong side. The threads are different for both sides so they adjust properly. & by DGW1949, There is a right side adjuster and a left side adjuster. The right side is the drivers side. The left side is the passanger side. Pull the short (freewheeling) end off of the adjuster assembly. Look at the very end of the shaft that you pulled it off of. There will either be a "R" or an "L" stamped into it..."
Source: by sackman9975 & DGW1949 at FSB
Spring Location pics in a 79
Source: by Kevin M (Project Double Agent) at okcnetworks.com
Tire Speed Related Vibrations; "...Drums and rotors can cause first order tire speed related vibrations. Look for missing balance weights on brake drums, and missing roll pin weights in vented rotors. Drums/rotors suspected of causing a vibration should be replaced..."
Source: by vibratesoftware
Vibration/Inspection Service Tips TSB 99-19-4 for 93-96 Bronco, F Series, Windstar, Econoline, Explorer, Ranger, Villager & many others
Source: by Ford via performanceprobe.com