2001 Lincoln Town CAR Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Lincoln Town CAR

  • 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Cartier 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Signature 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Executive 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1999 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2002 Cougar -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 2000 -> 2001-02 -> 2003 -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Hydro-Boost System -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Vacuum Type System
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Cartier 4.6 V8 GAS

Power Booster, Replace

Continental
  • Remove battery, then disconnect speed control actuator electrical connector.
  • Remove two retaining nuts and speed control actuator cable and position aside.
  • Remove two strut tower brace nuts and brace.
  • Remove windshield wiper motor, then rubber grommet from lower cowl panel.
  • Remove lower cowl panel nut and bolts, then lower cowl panel.
  • Disconnect power brake booster check valve, then master cylinder.
  • Remove retaining nut and evaporative emission canister purge valve.
  • Disconnect EVAP electrical connector, then vacuum hoses.
  • Remove instrument close...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mustang -> Parking Brake -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Signature 4.6 V8 GAS

Parking Brake

Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
  • Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs., foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
  • Place transmission in Neutral, then raise and support vehicle.
  • With parking brake control in Off position, grasp pensioner around housing. Using an hook tool place end into rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with tool and support pensioner.
  • The pensioner spring will take up cable slack and reload cables, while holding pensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If clip ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Signature 4.6 V8 GAS

If caliper does not require servicing, do not disconnect brake hose or remove caliper from vehicle. Position caliper aside with wire or tie straps to avoid damaging caliper or hose.

If excessive force must be used to remove the rotor, then it should be inspected for lateral runout before installation.

Removal

  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn service switch Off.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Use care to avoid damage or interference with caliper bleeder screw fitting and brake rotor shield.
  • Remove caliper anchor bracket bol...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 2000 -> 2001 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Diagnostic Procedure -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pinpoint Tests -> Quick Checks -> Town Car -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Executive 4.6 V8 GAS

Diagnostic Procedure

Ensure the following diagnosis procedures are used in the sequence and step-by-step order indicated. Following the wrong sequence or bypassing steps will only lead to unnecessary replacement of system components and/or incorrect resolution of the problem. The diagnostic procedure consists of five sub-tests: Pre-test Checks, On-Board Self-Tests, Manual Quick Tests, Warning Lamp Symptom Chart and the Diagnostic Tests.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The anti-lock brake/traction assist electronic control module is capable of performing a self-test using New...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Executive 4.6 V8 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Abnormal Conditions -> Brake Booster Operation Test -> Brake Master Cylinder -> Brake Roughness -> Bypass Condition Inspection -> Lateral Runout -> Non-Pressure Leaks -> Normal Conditions -> Thickness Variation -> Wheel Bearing Looseness
Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln Town CAR Executive 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

Thickness Variation

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the disc.

Lateral Runout

Excessive lateral runout of braking disc may cause a "knocking back" of the pistons, possibly creating increased pedal travel and vibration when brakes are applied.

Wheel Bearing Looseness

Adjust the w...

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