Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash
it with water.
1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire
Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt.
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Discard the 2 copper washers.
3. Remove the 2 brake guide pin caliper bolts and the brake caliper.
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Disconnect the brake pads from the caliper and remove the caliper.
4. Inspect the brake caliper for wear or damage. Inspect the guide pins and locating pins for wear or damage.
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If leaks or damage are found, install a new brake caliper.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins may occur.
NOTE: Tighten the lower brake caliper bolt first.
Install the brake caliper to the anchor plate and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
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Tighten to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Bleed the brake caliper.
4. Install the wheel and tire.
5. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
6. Test the brake system for normal operation.
