OEM 2001 Lincoln Town Car Brake Pads

2001 Lincoln Town Car Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Beginning Brake Pads Service and Repair on 2001 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Brake pad service must begin only after disabling air suspension electrical power through the air suspension switch present in the luggage compartment to avoid unexpected changes in air spring pressure. The brake fluid measurement begins with removing the master cylinder cap followed by fluid removal until the reservoir reaches half capacity. Relieve the vehicle by elevating it and take off the combination of tire and wheel. The brake pads need replacement with new complete axle sets whenever their thickness reaches or surpasses the specified point beyond the metal backing plate or rivets. Read and check the pads for wear and contamination being cautious of not inserting tools through the caliper sight hole because it might damage the pistons. Proper hanging support must be used for the disc brake caliper when removing it from brake hose connection. The front brake caliper requires the removal of its two anchor plate bolts before raising it off the anchor. The next step involves taking out the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip before checking the brake disc thickness for replacement with a new disc when current dimensions are outside specifications. Brake caliper inspection should take place because any sign of leaks or damaged boots calls for disc brake caliper disassembly. Follow the step to remove pads and stainless steel slippers before verifying pad thickness and discarding both items. Check the anchor plate assembly guide pin boots for wear and verify that the guide pins do not have binding damage or defects; replace every defective piece. The installation process requires avoiding contact of pad lining material with grease, oil, brake fluid or other harmful contaminants while installing contaminated pads is prohibited. Place new stainless steel slippers onto the disc brake caliper anchor plate while checking their cleanliness alongside plate condition before placing pads. A wood block or used pad should be used to protect caliper pistons and boots when performing piston compression. The disc brake pad anti-rattle clip must be installed along with a precaution to avoid damaging the bleeder screw or brake disc shield while performing the installation of the disc brake caliper and its bolts by prioritizing the lower caliper bolt. The brake master cylinder reservoir demands clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB which meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A or DOT 4 Brake Fluid with Ford specification SAE-J1704-DOT 4 if DOT 3 is not available. Following this procedure reinstall the wheel and tire assembly while lowering the vehicle before adding the fluid. You should install the brake master cylinder filler cap and then turn on the air suspension switch for vehicles with this system to activate it before conducting brake inspection.