OEM Ford Crown Victoria Brake Rotor

Ford Crown Victoria Brake Rotor Parts and Q&A

• Rotor, Front
  3W1Z-1125-AB
  Q: How to service and repair the front Brake Rotor on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A:

  Start all front brake rotor/disc service and repair by setting the Air Suspension system off through the air suspension service switch found in the luggage compartment to prevent unexpected air spring inflation or deflation which could result in personal harm. Depower the fire suppression system before taking any further steps when working with vehicles that have this safety system. Position the vehicle at neutral and set it on the hoist. The brake hose must remain suspended only for the Brake Caliper assembly and Brake Pads and anchor plate together to avoid any damage. Separate the brake caliper anchor plate assembly by removing its two bolts while using mechanic's wire to support it. Install the two bolts with a torque of 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.) during reinstallation. Track a wheel stud mark onto the brake disc prior to reinstallation so you can choose the brake disc with the minimal runout. You should apply rust penetrant to the mating surfaces if the brake disc proves difficult to remove. First dispose of the old retention ring before you take off the brake disc and the retention ring. Apply brake parts cleaner to wipe off debris along with rust from components including the brake disc, the wheel, and Wheel Hub before installing a newly acquired retention ring and using anti-seize lubricant on the hub mounting surface for corrosion prevention. Vehicle owners must bring the fire suppression system online after installing any equipment that affects its function.
• Rotor, Rear
  3W7Z-2C026-AB
  Q: How to remove and replace the rear Brake Rotor on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A:

  The first step to replace or remove the rear brake disc requires disabling electrical power to the Air Suspension system by switching the air suspension service switch to off to avoid sudden air spring pressure changes that may impact vehicle stability during operations. Depowering should also be performed on vehicles that incorporate fire suppression systems. The Brake Pads must be taken off after placing the vehicle in neutral mode and setting it on a hoist. Remove the access plug from the adjustment hole after which an adjusting tool can be used to retract the parking brake shoe while rotating towards the backing plate through the far end of the access plug slot. The disc brake installation procedure starts by removing the old brake disc for a new one unless the machine reveals specifications are suitable for extending its service life. In these cases, use a hub-mount brake lathe to finish repolishing the degraded disc. The brake disc along with wheel and Wheel Hub should get cleaned with brake parts cleaner until all rust and foreign material disappears. After cleaning, apply anti-seize lubricant on both the hub flange and pilot area. The installation process for a new brake disc should start by following the removal steps in reverse order while switching back the air suspension service switch to on position if present and powering up the fire suppression system if required.