Town Car V8-4.6L (2008)
In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. Do not spill brake fluid onto painted or plastic surfaces. If spilled, wipe up
immediately.
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
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Remove and discard the copper washers.
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Plug the brake hose.
3. CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life
and are not repairable.
Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the brake caliper.
4. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks and for binding slide pins.
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If leaks or binding slide pins are found, install a new brake caliper.
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the anti-rattle clips are correctly positioned. Install new clips if worn or damaged.
Position the anti-rattle clip on the anchor plate rail.
2. CAUTION: To prevent interference with rear disc brake caliper operation, install only the correct caliper bolt.
NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
Position the brake caliper and install the 2 brake caliper bolts.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt using 2 new copper washers.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Bleed the brake caliper.
5. Install the wheel and tire.
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Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
