How do you install front disc brakes on 1994 Ford Thunderbird?

Answer 1

If you have never installed brake pads, I suggest you go out and buy a repair manual. It will be more detailed than what I can explain here. My explanation is based on the fact that you have already done this at least once on any vehicle. I recommend that the rotors get turned. You may be able to get away without this procedure if the rotors are not warped or scratched but I don't advise it. Raise the car and support it on jackstands, never work with just a jack alone. Remove the tire, do one side at a time. This way, you will have the other side as a reference in case you forgot how the pads look while they are assembled. Remove only ONE bolt from the caliper assembly. The other bolt is covered by a rubber boot. DO NOT remove this boot or the bolt. (If you are turning the rotors, you will have to remove the whole caliper assembly and hang it out of the way. Remove the Caliper bracket and slide the rotors out. After the rotors are turned, re-install them before you continue.) Swivel the caliper up, use a screwdriver to "jimmy" it up if it's difficult. Take out the brake pads. Use a C-clamp to push back the calipers - the brake fluid will go back towards the Brake Master Cylinder. So be careful of spilling fluid. If the new pads have shims, install them. I recommend you use Anti-Squeak paste on the back of the pads. DO NOT apply this paste to the linings. You can also buy the spray on type Anti-Squeak for better and more even coverage. Follow the directions on the Anti-Squeak. Re-install the pads, swivel the caliper back into place, and retighten the bolt you removed making sure you torque it to specs. Press the brake pedal several time to seat the new pads. Make sure to bleed the braking system. Starting with the Rear right tire, then the Rear left, then the Front right, and lastly the Front left. Always use new brake fluid and have extra for a complete bleeding process. Make sure that you constantly check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If air gets in the lines, you will have to re-start the bleeding process again from the beginning. Good luck!