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4/23/2013 racel4750Need a machine to resurface, it is more cost effective to get a new rotors... resurfaced rotors are prone to warpping.
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When doing brake repair to the front wheels is it necessary to do rear wheels even when they don't need it?larry.hink - 2005 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 1/25/2013-
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1/25/2013 neomyejohnIt is important though not harm much would be caused even if you don't do. this is because, when athe brakes to the front wheels, you might tamper and cause imbalance which exposes your car to risk. And so, to be on the safe side, you better avoid this.
http://4wheelonline.com/American_Racing_Wheels.137575
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Vaccum leak on brakeskerry booth - 1995 Lincoln Continental - Brakes - 1/7/2013replaced air bags with shocks & springs now brakes seem like they have no powerbrake any more.Also now the the car won't run.-
1/7/2013 JasonSounds like the vacuum line to the booster is damaged or the booster is bad. A large vacuum leak will cause the engine to stall (not run).
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Brake light is on how do i fix this?er1ck72 - 1988 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 1/3/2013My brake light us on how do i get rid of this?-
6/14/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; low brake fluid level (check and refill as necessary), low / worn brake pads (replace as required), fluid leak in system; leaking brake lines, flexible brake lines in front. -
1/3/2013 jamiekielmillerBring it to a skilled mechanic right away if the light goes off but the pedal sinks to the floor.
http://www.manta.com/c/mmcx5qk/brake-o-rama
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I need front brakes. I need pads , callipers and what else?linda - 1992 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 12/28/2012Brakes are squealing and sticking-
12/27/2012 BillPossibly rotors resurfaced or replaced. They make a compound you smear on back side of disk pads to help with squealing and chatter. Sticking as far as brakes stay on? You will need to check calipers for any leaks and buy a good synthetic brake fluid for bleeding the calipers after installation. A caliper piston depression tool that works would be another good idea, and some brake cleaner spray to remove oil from rotors. -
12/28/2012 JimmCheck on-line for the many parts supply sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the front brake pad set from around $3.00, the brake calipers from around $11.00 (each), and the brake rotor from around $13.50 (each) for your vehicle.
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How to change a break linebut1roxie - 1993 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 12/20/2012break fluid leaking driver side near the rear from break line would like to change break line but cant find rear break line any where-
6/16/2012 jdlSome of the national brand autostores can't get a brake line? They may come in a straight piece, proper fittings on each end. You would have to use a tubing bender for proper bends. Use the old brake line as a pattern for the bends. -
12/20/2012 jamiekielmillerTake out all the air and refill the system with brake fluid. Test your brakes prior to driving.
http://www.groupon.com/merchants/brake-o-rama
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I do not have any brakes until the car warms up. what to dorrdela - 2004 Lincoln LS - Brakes - 11/28/2012-
11/28/2012 JasonCould be a power brake booster problem. Need to inspect the entire system and not drive the vehicle.
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Brakes make noise when stopingpaul hutchison - 2007 Lincoln MKX - Brakes - 11/27/2012Need a reptile -
Rear brakes hanging up causing judder and damaging rotors. Any ideas?Fat Gregory - 2002 Lincoln Continental - Brakes - 11/26/2012Infrequent at first then it would clear up now locked-
11/26/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / clogged flexible brake hoses at the rear calipers, dirty / contaminated brake fluid, damaged rear brake caliper piston, faulty mechanical parking brake at the rear caliper.
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There is an electric motor that runs intermittently when the brake is applied and continues to run off and on loudly.kingm5 - 2000 Lincoln Continental - Brakes - 11/19/2012i believe it is an abs motor that seems to be sticking on and runs intermittently-
11/19/2012 cat1steveyour air suspension may have a leak/ sounds like to me you can turn the switch off in the trunk to see if the noise goes away
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After applying brakes at a stop, they don't release all the way.c_felkins - 2000 Lincoln Navigator - Brakes - 11/2/2012Just started several weeks ago. Seems to be on all 4 wheels, as when feeling the discs, they are all hot. opening up the bleed valves on each wheel, they all have some pressure behind them (without brakes being applied). I replaced the master cyclinder to no ... -
Chirping noise coming from drivers side rearRachel - 1997 Lincoln Continental - Brakes - 10/13/2012I get a Chirping noise coming from drivers side rear around 20 to 25 mph when i apply the brakes very lightly the noise stops. What could this problem be? I took it to the dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong with it. -
The stop lights don't work the fuse is ok and the bulbs are good what do I do nextJb - 2004 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 10/2/2012-
10/2/2012 olds40316mmCheck for power with a test light ground to light sockets then check for ground ,Long piece of wire connected to positive battery terminal
other end to clip 9 tape up if chance of touching ground then probe socket for ground -
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What would cause brake pedal to sound its leaking air and go almost to the floor?Peoplez - 1989 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 9/27/2012This started today when I tried to take something out of my pocket while still strapped in my seat belt I had my foot on the break pedal, pressed to hard I felt the pedal pop and went to the floor! Any ideas what happened?-
9/27/2012 Ryan56601I just did almost this very thing this morning! It is most likely one of your break lines that has sprung a leak.
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Clicking sound like turn signal. press the brake pedal and it stops.joe - 2002 Lincoln Town Car - Brakes - 9/3/201277000 miles on car. happens at randem when I'm driving. started about 3 days ago. no warning lights of any kind.