Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash
it with water.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire
Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the wheel and tire.
3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
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To install, tighten to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the pads and stainless steel slides from the anchor plate.
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Discard the slides.
5. CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may
occur.
If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new slides.
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Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean specified brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
7. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
8. Test the brake system for normal operation.