Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Removal
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result
in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw springs.
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A sharp-pointed tool such as a scratch awl is useful in removing and installing the springs.
5. Remove the brake shoe adjustment screw.
6. Remove the brake shoe hold down springs.
7. Remove the parking brake shoe and linings.
8. Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage, and install new components as required.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Lubricate the brake shoe contact point before installation of the rear brake shoes, using High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A.
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Lubricate the adjusting screw threads with High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESE-M12A4-A.
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Use a brake adjusting gauge to set the rear brake shoe and lining diameter to 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) less than the inside diameter of the drum
portion of the brake disc.
