How To Replace Front Brakes 98-02 Lincoln Town Car

Difficulty: Beginner · About 60 min · Lincoln Town Car

Replace front brake pads and rotors on a 1998–02 Lincoln Town Car, cleaning pad retainers and confirming normal pedal feel before the road test.

Steps

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel

   Remove the center cap and loosen the lug nuts on the ground. Lift and support the front securely, then remove the wheel.

2. Remove caliper and rotor

   Unbolt the caliper and lift it off, then slide out the pads. Remove the bracket fasteners and bracket, clean the pad retainers, and pull the rotor off the hub.

3. Fit the new rotor and bracket

   Place the replacement rotor on the hub and hold it with a lug nut. Reinstall the caliper bracket and tighten its fasteners to the vehicle's specification.

4. Install pads and caliper

   Retract the caliper piston with a clamp and the old pad. Fit the new pads, reinstall the caliper, and tighten its fasteners to specification.

5. Reinstall the wheel

   Remove the temporary lug nut, mount the wheel, and start the lug nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle and torque the nuts to specification in a crossing pattern.

6. Restore pedal feel and test

   Pump the brake pedal until firm before driving. Check for leaks or abnormal noises, then verify braking at low speed in a safe area.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.