Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt.
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Discard the 2 copper washers.
3. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the brake caliper.
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Disconnect the brake pads from the caliper and remove the caliper.
4. Inspect the brake caliper for wear or damage. Inspect the guide pins and locating pins for wear or damage.
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If leaks or damage are found, install a new brake caliper.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins can occur.
NOTE: Tighten the lower brake caliper bolt first.
Install the brake caliper to the anchor plate and install the 2 brake caliper bolts.
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Tighten to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
2. Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
5. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
6. Apply the brake pedal several times before driving the vehicle.
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Test the brake system for normal operation.
