OEM 2000 Lincoln Town Car Parking Brake Shoe

2000 Lincoln Town Car Parking Brake Shoe Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the parking brake shoe on 2000 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The first step to repair the parking brake shoe requires turning off air suspension electrical power through the air suspension switch in the luggage compartment to avoid unexpected pressure changes in air springs when hoisting or jacking the vehicle. Lift the vehicle and place supports beneath it before taking off the tire-wheels and brake disk. Proceed with removing brake shoe adjustment screw springs through the use of a scratch awl as this tool helps simplify both removal and installation. After removing the brake shoe adjustment screw and brake shoe hold down springs you can take out the parking brake shoe and all of its linings. Check all parts for signs of intense damage or excessive wear and replace deficient elements. Installation begins by performing the removal steps backwards and applying High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA according to Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A to the brake shoe contact point before installing new rear brake shoes. The threads of the adjusting screw need lubrication application using the same material used previously to prevent corrosion. You should use a brake adjusting gauge to adjust the rear brake shoe and lining diameter to 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) shorter than the drum's internal measurement of the brake disc. This process completes the procedure.