OEM 2002 Lincoln Town Car Brake Pads

2002 Lincoln Town Car Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Beginning Brake Pads Service and Repair on 2002 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The brake pad service must start with turning off air suspension system electrical power at the switch in the luggage compartment to avoid air spring inflation or deflation. Examine the brake master cylinder filler cap while checking fluid level and extract fluid until the reservoir reaches half full. After vehicle lift and support you should dispose the wheel tire assembly. Prior to pad replacement check their thickness versus the recommended safety level above metal backing plate or rivets. Full axle sets must be replaced whenever pads are being replaced. You should avoid using the caliper sight hole for piston retraction when removing the disc brake caliper since it might damage the pistons. The brake hose must not have the caliper attached to it while providing proper holder support. Detach the two bolts securing the front caliper and lift the unit away from its anchor plate position. Proceed to measure the brake disc thickness by taking off the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip and you should order a new brake disc if the thickness does not meet specifications. The disc brake caliper needs inspection for leaks and boot damage before disassembling it because any detected issues will require complete disassembly. First remove the pads and stainless steel slippers before checking their pad thickness and throwing away the slippers. Inspect the disc brake anchor plate assembly for any signs of damage while verifying that guide pin boots remain intact and guide pins are free from damage since replacement of all damaged components will be necessary. Install the pads while preventing pad lining material contact with grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants and refrain from putting contaminated pads in place. Set in appropriate stainless steel slippers on the disc brake caliper anchor plate while also verifying their cleanliness before pad installation. A wooden block combined with a previously used pad will protect caliper pistons when compressing their movement. Before mounting the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip you must be careful to avoid harming the bleeder screw and brake disc shield. Start by tightening the lower caliper bolt first during disc brake caliper installation with its respective bolts. After reuniting the wheel and tire assembly lower the vehicle while filling the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 fluid which meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. DOT 3 fluid or DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAE-J1704-DOT 4 may be used when DOT 3 is unavailable. Air suspension vehicles must have their system activated through the air suspension switch before examining brake functionality.