Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
2. CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an
extended period of time.
Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3
fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-WC25-A. If DOT 3 is not available use DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAE-J-1704-DOT4.
3. Install the caliper piston.
1
Install the piston seal.
2
Install the piston boot on the piston.
3
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
Insert the caliper piston.
4
CAUTION: Be careful not to cock the caliper piston.
Press the caliper piston into the bore.
4. Install anew bleed screw and cap.
5. Install the disc brake caliper.
Removal and Installation
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 wheel and tire assembly.