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2000 Lincoln Ls v6 do you need any special tool to move pistons back to apply new rear brakes pads?
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∙ 17y ago
I just used a channel-lock pliers to colapse the caliper. It screws in with screw threads. I had never changed rear disk brakes that worked this way. But when it was obvious that my C-clamp was not colapsing the caliper, I realized it worked by a different method. So screw it down as far as you need it, pop on the new pads and your set. I did open the bleeder valve because I was at my wits end when the C-clamp didn't work. So you may not even need to open the system to compress the piston, it may just screw down without having to let air into the system.
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If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective To dry the brakes off?
apply your brakes gently as you accelerate
Why do you need front brakes?
The front brakes on any vehicle do most of the stopping. When you apply the brakes the weight shifts to the front of the vehicle. For this reason the front brakes are needed more than the rear. Try stopping a vehicle with just the hand brake which applies only the rear brakes.
When you drive through deep water you should dry your brakes by driving slowly in low gear and apply your brakes lightly?
you shpuld drive slowly to dry them
What is an engine activated booster unit that reduces the effort required to apply the hydraulic brakes?
That would be the power brake vacuum operated booster.
What could cause a 'ping' sound when stepping on the brakes of a 1996 Ford Windstar?
Well I seem to have a similar situation.. I would say your 'ping' is a bit of a 'sprong' on my 95 Windstar. Further the brake pedal seems to bind, makes the sound and not engage the brakes.. I can apply more pressure and pass through the bind to engage the brakes or with some pumping of the pedal the binding dissipates and the brakes engage properly.. I was wondering if this is similar to your situation? Unfortunately I do not have the answer; I am on the 'net today looking for information! Should I find any info pf value I will post here.. Regards, Styx
When you apply your brakes there is a grinding noise in the rear of your 1996 Lincoln could that be the air ride suspension going out?
no, that sounds like the brakes are grinding because the are ready to be changed, check them out immediately.
If you drive through water your brakes may become slippery and ineffective to dry the brakes off?
apply your brakes gently while accelerating at the same time
What is the function of a wheel cylinder?
A piston on each end of the wheel cylinder pushes outward when the brakes are applied. This pushes the brake shoes against the brake drum and stops the vehicle. The pistons are forced out by the pressure of the brake fluid inside the wheel cylinder when you apply the brakes.
What is the function of the wheel cylinder?
A piston on each end of the wheel cylinder pushes outward when the brakes are applied. This pushes the brake shoes against the brake drum and stops the vehicle. The pistons are forced out by the pressure of the brake fluid inside the wheel cylinder when you apply the brakes.
What could cause one of your rear drum brakes to brake more sharply than the other one you already replaced the brake pistons and bleeded the system?
un equal adjustment of brakes will cause one brake to apply earlier and harder than other brake
Why does your car have to have brake fluid?
A car has to have brake fluid to allow for the effective operation of the brakes to stop the car. When we apply pressure to the brake pedal, brake fluid, which is largely incompressible, will transfer that pressure to the pistons that operate the in the calipers or the pistons that operate the brake shoes. Further, the fluid must be of the correct type for the system in which it is used. The continued safe operation of the brakes may be compromised by the wrong fluid.
What function does the cylinder perform in the braking system?
A piston on each end of the wheel cylinder pushes outward when the brakes are applied. This pushes the brake shoes against the brake drum and stops the vehicle. The pistons are forced out by the pressure of the brake fluid inside the wheel cylinder when you apply the brakes.
What function does the wheel cylinder perform in the braking system?
A piston on each end of the wheel cylinder pushes outward when the brakes are applied. This pushes the brake shoes against the brake drum and stops the vehicle. The pistons are forced out by the pressure of the brake fluid inside the wheel cylinder when you apply the brakes.
Car pull to the right when brakes are apply?
Time for new brakes or adjustment.
Why does my 1995 Oldsmobile achieva brakes grab when you apply the brakes and the car shimmies?
it broke
What does the compensating port do in the brake cylinder?
the master cylinder is designed so that when the brakes are applied, the pistons (primary and secondary) closes the compensating port and opens intake port. this allows brake pressure to be formed in brake system to apply brakes and allows brake fluid to fill behind pistons (through intake ports) when you release the brakes, the primary and secondary piston springs push their pistons (inside the master cylinder) to its rest position, faster than fluid can fill the chambers. this causes the brake fluid to flow past the piston cups (this happens when the rubber cup flexes foward) as the pistons pass the compensating port, brake fluid is allowed to return to the master cylinder reservoir. the intake and compensating ports act as a breather for the master cylinder. hope this answers your queston :)
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective To dry the brakes off?
apply your brakes gently as you accelerate
