1999 Lincoln Town CAR Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Auto Parts Search


Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!
Help me findSearch
Get Full Access Automotix DIY provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about 1999 Lincoln Town CAR car and truck repair procedures including Lincoln engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix your 1999 Lincoln Town CAR automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today!
DIY REPAIR SAMPLES > CONTINUE EXPLORING >

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> System Service -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Speed Indicator Ring -> Front Wheel Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Installation -> Rear Speed Indicator Ring -> Rear Wheel Sensor -> Removal -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleed procedure.

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Control Unit
1999
  • Disconnect connector attaching anti-lock brake module to wire harness.
  • Remove tubes from inlet ports of pump motor and tubes from outlet ports of brake pressure control valve block. Plug each port to prevent brake fluid from spilling on paint and wiring.
  • Remove HCU to mounting bracket retaining nuts, then tip rear of HCU up and pull rearward to slide forward mounting pins out of the retaining grommets.
  • Remove HCU from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the ...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An automatic adjuster in th...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 2000 -> 2001 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Diagnostic Procedure -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pinpoint Tests -> Quick Checks -> Town Car -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

Diagnostic Procedure

Ensure the following diagnosis procedures are used in the sequence and step-by-step order indicated. Following the wrong sequence or bypassing steps will only lead to unnecessary replacement of system components and/or incorrect resolution of the problem. The diagnostic procedure consists of five sub-tests: Pre-test Checks, On-Board Self-Tests, Manual Quick Tests, Warning Lamp Symptom Chart and the Diagnostic Tests.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The anti-lock brake/traction assist electronic control module is capable of performing a self-test using New...

[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]
[[table data]]

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

[[table data]]

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Abnormal Conditions -> Brake Booster Operation Test -> Brake Master Cylinder -> Brake Roughness -> Bypass Condition Inspection -> Lateral Runout -> Non-Pressure Leaks -> Normal Conditions -> Thickness Variation -> Wheel Bearing Looseness
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

Thickness Variation

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the disc.

Lateral Runout

Excessive lateral runout of braking disc may cause a "knocking back" of the pistons, possibly creating increased pedal travel and vibration when brakes are applied.

Wheel Bearing Looseness

Adjust the w...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lincoln Town CAR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Lincoln Town CAR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 1999 Lincoln Town CAR 4.6 V8 GAS

Single Piston Calipers

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the insid...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1999 Lincoln Town CAR BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...

More parts
Help me findSearch
Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find
Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...
Vehicle Identification Number is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles

Find out what info we have for your vehicle

Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 1999 Lincoln Town CAR vehicle.
Access the Complete guide!
Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
Save Money With Free Car Insurance Quote
FREE car insurance quote
Enter Zip Code:
Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find