Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
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Remove the copper washers and plug the brake hose.
4. 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. Use Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10) or an
equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford specification ESE-MIC171-A for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the
guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion or wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
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Remove the brake caliper bolts.
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Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
5. Inspect the rear disc brake caliper for leaks.
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If leaks are found, disassembly is required.
Installation
1. Make sure the stainless steel shoe slippers are correctly positioned. Replace if worn or damaged.
