Remove the Rear Brake Calipers on a Lincoln LS
8. Disengage the parking brake cable from the cam of the brake caliper using a pair of pliers.9. The by oneself chronology you obligation to remove the hydraulic brake contour from the caliper is when you're replacing the caliper, but.
Instructions
1. Arrange not use the parking brake prior to lifting the Lincoln LS and attempting to remove the rear brake caliper(s). The parking brake is integrated with the rear caliper and applying it Testament prohibit you from removing the caliper.
2. Schism the rear lug nuts loose on the rear rotate(s) with a spin peanut wrench.
3. Lift the rear axle of the LS with a jack and accommodation it securely onto jack stands.
4. Remove the trundle nuts and circle.
5. Area a brake column crimp on the rear brake hose to hand prevent losing very even brake fluid.
6. Place a drain pan beneath the caliper where the brake hose connects to the caliper.
7. Remove the banjo bolt from the brake caliper retaining the rear brake hose with a ratchet and suitable socket. Disconnect the rear brake hose from the caliper. It will drip brake fluid slightly, so be sure to align the drain pan properly.
Removing the rear calipers on a Lincoln LS is required whether you're replacing the caliper, replacing the pads and or replacing the rotors. Having to alternate the rear calipers is not a besides typical repair, however it does befall sometimes. Replacing the pads and rotors is added familiar, on the contrary to cush access to them, you'll demand to disengage the caliper from the rear knuckle.
Remove the two caliper guide bolts from the caliper and then pry if off the rear pads and rotor. Be careful, as brake fluid will still purge from the brake hose connection.
10. If desired, remove the pads from the caliper anchor and then remove the two caliper anchor bolts from the rear of the backing plate and knuckle.
