Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
1. WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these
operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
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 allow the brake caliper and brake pads to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the 2 rear brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper and brake pads aside.
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
4. NOTE: If the brake disc binds on the rear parking brake shoes, remove the adjustment hole access plug and retract the parking brake shoes using
an adjusting tool.
Insert the tool at the end of the access plug slot farthest from the brake caliper. Engage the adjuster and rotate by raising the end of the tool toward
the backing plate. Remove the brake disc.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Remove the brake shoe hold-down springs.
8. Remove the parking brake shoes.
9. Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new components as necessary.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Using anti-seize lubricant, lubricate the brake shoe contact point before installation of the rear brake shoes.
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Lubricate the adjusting screw threads with anti-seize lubricant.
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Adjust the parking brake shoes.
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Adjust the parking brake cable tension.
11. 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.
12. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.
