OEM 2000 Lincoln Continental Brake Caliper

2000 Lincoln Continental Brake Caliper Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the brake caliper on 2000 Lincoln Continental?

  A: The brake caliper service process begins with turning off air suspension electrical power through the air suspension switch in the rear jack storage area to stop unexpected air spring changes during vehicle hoisting or towing or jacking procedures. The next step involves supporting the vehicle with stands while removing both the wheel along with its tire. The brake and clutch assemblies may contain asbestos fiber dust that poses health risks if inhaled so use an asbestos-designed vacuum that follows OSHA bagging procedures and informs the trash collector about its asbestos content. The absence of appropriate vacuum cleaning requires cleanups to receive wet treatments to reduce dust spread while toxic dust purifying respirators must be used to protect against dust exposure. Area confinement through warning signs must be implemented for all asbestos dust areas to protect those performing brake and clutch repairs. Make sure to handle brake fluid correctly since direct eye contact should be avoided and hands need clean washing thoroughly following use; eyes exposure demands running water flushing for 15 minutes followed by medical care for ongoing irritation. Medical professionals must treat brake fluid ingestion immediately after making victims drink water and rendering them to vomiting. Wash down painted and plastic structures which encounter brake fluid spills with water as an immediate action. Cut off the front brake hose through the removal of its front brake hose bolt then disconnect the hose to discard the copper washers while plugging the front brake hose. The disc brake caliper needs removal by dislodging caliper bolts after which it can be lifted from its anchor plate to check for leaks indicating needing assembly work. Although installing the disc brake caliper starts with bolting it into position you must install new copper washers on the brake hose before reinstalling the front brake hose bolt. After bleeding the disc brake caliper operators should activate the air suspension system through the air suspension switch. Complete the installation by putting back the wheel along with tire and checking the brake system functionality.