It is likely not the brakes. It sounds more like underinflated/bad tires. It could also be a bad wheel bearing. If it turns out to be the brakes, you would repair it by replacing the pads and having the rotors turned by a machine shop.
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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?
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you either need to bleed your brakes, add fluid or get a master cylinder darrellshandyman@live.com
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