OEM 2008 Lincoln Mark LT Brake Pads

2008 Lincoln Mark LT Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair rear brake pads on 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?

  A: The rear brake pad service requires brake fluid of proper manufacturer specifications that should be new and free of existing drained fluid to shield against both contamination and damage. It is essential to install completely new brake shoes or pads on both sides of an axle to prevent impaired braking performance. The brake master cylinder reservoir requires inspection to determine the fluid level and fluid should be drained until it reaches half-full if needed. Detaching the brake caliper starts with removing the wheel and tire followed by taking out the two guide pin bolts while using mechanic's wire to suspend the caliper to protect the brake hose from damage. The brake disc needs replacement when the thickness measurement fails to pass the factory specifications. The technician removes each spring clip and brake pad, discards the clips while inspecting brake pads for wear and fluid contaminants and brake caliper anchor plate assembly which requires damage inspection of guide pin boots and guide pin binding checks followed by worn component replacement and guide pin lubrication. A worn brake pad combined with a C-clamp facilitates installation by compressing the caliper piston into the caliper device when maintaining protection of the caliper pistons and boots. The technician should mount every hardware component from both pad kits and spring kits and should install the two spring clips and the brake pads. When repositioning the brake caliper install it with the two guide pin bolts at a torque setting of 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). After mounting the wheel and tire recheck the brakes by applying pressure multiple times for proper function.