1993 Lincoln Town CAR Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR

Parking Brake Linings, Replace

The parking brake system is a drum type design mounted in the hubs of the rear brake rotors.

• Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Remove caliper as previously outlined, then the rotor assembly.
• Drain differential fluid from axle by removing cover.
• Remove lock bolt from differential pinion shaft, then the pinion shaft from differential.
• Push axle shaft inward to gain access to axle shaft C-lock, then remove C-lock.
• Remove ABS speed sensor, then the axle shaft from axle housing.
• Disconn...

CALIPER, REPLACE

MARK VII

Removal

• Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
• Disconnect fitting on rear brake tube from hose end fitting at frame mounted bracket. Plug end of brake tube to prevent fluid loss and entry of dirt.
• Remove horse shoe retaining clip from hose fitting and disengage hose from bracket.
• Disconnect parking cable from lever, Fig. , using care to avoid kinking or cutting cable or return spring, then remove screw from caliper key, Fig. , then remove caliper locating pins.
• Slide caliper key and support spring from anchor plate, Fig. , noting the...

MASTER CYLINDER

Except Capri, Escort, Sable, Taurus & Tracer

• On models equipped with ABS, depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
• On all models, disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all necessary electrical connectors.
• On models equipped with ABS, disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
• On all models, remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brake booster.
• Remove master cylinder.
• Reverse procedure to install. After installation is complete, fill master cyli...

The anti-lock system (ABS), Fig. , controls each brake separately. The brake pedal force required to engage the system may vary with road surface conditions. A dry surface will require a high force, while a slippery surface will require a much less force. During system operation, the driver will sense a slight brake pedal pulsation accompanied by a rise in brake pedal height and a clicking sound. The pedal effort and pedal feel during normal braking are similar to a conventional power brake system.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Vacuum Booster

The diaphragm type brake booster is self-contained and ...

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. through . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper p...

CALIPER, REPLACE

The hydraulic system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition switch in the OFF position.

EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE & TRACER

Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.

• On 1994 Continental, Sable and Taurus models, turn air suspension service switch off.
• On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Loosen brake tube fi...