Town Car V8-4.6L (2008)
3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
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To install, tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the pads and stainless steel slides from the anchor plate.
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Discard the slides.
5. CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may
occur.
If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new slides.
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Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean specified brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
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Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.