How to Service and Repair the Rear Brake Disc on Ford Thunderbird?

A vehicle must be placed in neutral position on a hoist before beginning servicing or repairing the rear brake rotor/disc. Through proper tooling disconnect the two bolts securing the brake caliper anchor plate while holding both components to the vehicle with an appropriate support method before placing them aside temporarily. A new brake disc should replace the old one when the disc thickness measurement falls below specifications. Examine the brake caliper for the disc brakes before replacing it if required. During prep work apply brake parts cleaner on the brake disc and wheel hub while avoiding contact between lubricant materials and wheel studs, brake pads or brake disc. Before assembly apply a thin layer of anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange before fitting the brake caliper along with its anchor plate while tightening the two bolts to reach 103 Nm tension. Check brake function to verify normal operation before completing the work.

How to Service and Repair the Front Brake Disc on Ford Thunderbird?

Service and repair of the front disc brake starts by following proper component removal sequence. You need to remove the brake caliper flow bolt together with two copper washers from the assembly before discarding the washers. The process of removing brake pads requires compressing disc brake pistons through usage of a wooden block or an old brake pad in order to safeguard pistons and boots. The brake disc can be reused only if you create reference marks between the hub and disc. Brake disc replacement becomes necessary when machining using a hub-mount brake lathe shows damage beyond reuse. The disc should be measured and refinished as required before discarding it. Drilling out rivets on the brake disc shield needs a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) drill bit yet care should be taken to avoid drilling into 6.0 mm (0.24 inch). An appropriate brake parts cleaner should be used to eliminate rust and foreign matter from both brake disc and wheel hub before applying anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange. New copper washers must be used during the brake caliper installation process.

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Ford Thunderbird Rotor, Rear Part Number: XW4Z-2C026-AA
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly - Brake; Disc Brake Rotor, Rear; Disc - Brake; Brake Rotor
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Thunderbird | Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rotor, Front Part Number: YF6Z-1V125-DA
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Brake Rotor
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1990 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Drum, Front Part Number: YF1Z-1V125-GA
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Brake Rotor; Rotor
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1989-1991 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rotor Part Number: YF1Z-1V125-C
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Brake Rotor
- Replaces: F4OY-1125-A, F4DZ-1125-B, F6DZ-1125-B, F4SZ-1125-A, F3OY-1125-A, BRR-46, F1SZ-1125-A, F4DZ-1125-A, F58Z-1125-BB, YF1Z-1V125-BA
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- 1991-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Brake Rotor, Front Part Number: 2U2Z-1V125-HB
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Disc Brake Rotor, Front; Disc Brake Rotor; Rotor
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 2U2Z-1V125-HC
- Replaces: 2U2Z-1V125-HA, BRRF-222, BRR-109, XW4Z-1125-AA
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- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rotor, Rear Part Number: 2U2Z-1V125-EB
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Disc Brake Rotor, Rear; Brake Rotor
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 2U2Z-1V125-EA, BRRF-223, 1R8Z-2C026-AA, BRR-105
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Brake Rotor, Front Part Number: YR3Z-1V102-AA
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- Other Name: Hub And Disc Assembly; Wheel Hub Repair Kit; Wheel Hub; Hub & Rotor; Rotor
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Rotor Part Number: YF6Z-1V125-C
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- Other Name: Rotor Assembly; Brake Rotor
- Replaces: BRR-52, YF6Z-1V125-BA, F5LY-2C026-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Ford Thunderbird | LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

Ford Thunderbird Brake Disc

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The Brake Disc of Ford Thunderbird vehicles is a subsystem of the whole disc brake that is mandated with the task of providing the friction required to bring the car to a stop. Usually, these discs are produced from grey iron, although some may have special cooling integrations in the form of fins or vanes to increase heat output that is essential for the effective operation of the brake. Through the years, the different types of Brake Discs have been used in Thunderbird models, and these include: the forward solid, vented, drilled, and slotted. Each of these types has advantages, for instance, cooling, silence and among others. Varieties of Brake Discs also influence the cars' performance; drilled or slotted types are common as they remove heat and water but come with the disadvantage of fast wearing down of the pad. Or lack of it is crucial as factors such as warping, cracking, and rusting reduces the braking effectiveness. The presence of Ford Thunderbird vehicles requires that the Brake Discs are inspected on a regular basis and replaced when they are worn out.

Ford Thunderbird Brake Disc Parts and Q&A

Rotor, Rear
2U2Z-1V125-EB
Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Brake Disc on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
A vehicle must be placed in neutral position on a hoist before beginning servicing or repairing the rear brake rotor/disc. Through proper tooling disconnect the two bolts securing the Brake Caliper anchor plate while holding both components to the vehicle with an appropriate support method before placing them aside temporarily. A new brake disc should replace the old one when the disc thickness measurement falls below specifications. Examine the brake caliper for the disc brakes before replacing it if required. During prep work apply brake parts cleaner on the brake disc and Wheel Hub while avoiding contact between lubricant materials and wheel studs, Brake Pads or brake disc. Before assembly apply a thin layer of anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange before fitting the brake caliper along with its anchor plate while tightening the two bolts to reach 103 Nm tension. Check brake function to verify normal operation before completing the work.
Brake Rotor, Front
2U2Z-1V125-HB
Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Brake Disc on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Service and repair of the front disc brake starts by following proper component removal sequence. You need to remove the Brake Caliper flow bolt together with two copper washers from the assembly before discarding the washers. The process of removing Brake Pads requires compressing disc brake pistons through usage of a wooden block or an old brake pad in order to safeguard pistons and boots. The brake disc can be reused only if you create reference marks between the hub and disc. Brake disc replacement becomes necessary when machining using a hub-mount brake lathe shows damage beyond reuse. The disc should be measured and refinished as required before discarding it. Drilling out rivets on the brake disc shield needs a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) drill bit yet care should be taken to avoid drilling into 6.0 mm (0.24 inch). An appropriate brake parts cleaner should be used to eliminate rust and foreign matter from both brake disc and Wheel Hub before applying anti-seize lubricant to the hub flange. New copper washers must be used during the brake caliper installation process.