Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Parking Brake Shoes
Material
Removal and Installation
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. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal injury.
Remove the rear brake disc.
2. Remove the adjuster by removing the brake shoe return spring and the adjusting spring.
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A sharp-pointed tool such as a scratch awl is useful in removing and installing the springs.
3. Remove the parking brake actuator.
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Push the parking brake shoes toward each other, then pull the parking brake actuator out. Unhook the parking brake cable end.
4. Remove the brake shoe hold-down springs.
