Town Car V8-302 5.0L (1987)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Caliper Replace
REMOVAL
Before removing calipers, mark left and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Loosen brake tube fitting which connects brake tube to fitting on frame and plug brake tube. Remove retaining clip from brake hose and bracket,
then disconnect brake hose from caliper.
3.
Remove caliper locating pins.
4.
Lift caliper from rotor and spindle anchor plate assembly. On equipped with phenolic caliper piston, do not pry directly against the piston or
damage may result.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install caliper assembly over rotor with outer shoe against rotor braking surface during installation on spindle and anchor plate to prevent pinching
of piston boot between inner brake shoe and piston. Ensure calipers are installed in the correct position.
2.
Install locating pins. Torque locating pins to 30---40 ft. lbs. On 1982---87 Lincoln Continental, 1984---87 Mark VII, 1984---86 Mustang SVO,
1987 Thunderbird Turbo and 1982---87 Ford and Mercury full size and Lincoln models, torque locating pins to 40---60 ft. lbs. On
1982---87 Escort, EXP LN7 and Lynx and 1984---87 Tempo and Topaz, torque to 18---25 ft. lbs.
3.
Connect brake hose to caliper and tighten hose fitting.
4.
Position upper end of brake hose in bracket and install retaining clip. Remove plug from brake line, then connect brake hose fitting to brake line.
Torque fitting to 10---18 ft. lbs.
5.
Perform system brake bleeding procedures and centralize pressure differential valve.
6.
Install wheel and tire assembly, then lower vehicle.
7.
Pump brake pedal several times to position brake shoes before moving vehicle.
