The "best" way is to crack open the bleeder valve before compressing the caliper, this prevents contaminates from working backwards through the system and into the master cylinder. But many many people (guilty as charged on my own vehicles) prefer to compress the piston without cracking loose the bleeder, and risk the possibility of damaging the master cylinder, and then needing to replace it.
Thanks for the compliment!. I have not noticed any particular squeak that sounds like the one you are describing,, I did have a strange squeaky noise when I first got the car though, It turned out being the hood latch was rusty and squeaked when I went over bumps.
It depends on the type of brake pad you are using, the Monroe's I used in this video have a rubberized shim, which does not requite anything on the back side, but if you are using an economy pad, you may need to use some lubricant on the back of the pad to prevent noise.
Quick question. Is it okay to just pry the pistons back into the caliper without for example, crimping off the brake hose and cracking some kind of bleeder loose to avoid damage to the master cylinder and the need to bleed the system later?
I have an '05 Mercury Grand Marquis and it needs new front shocks, the suspension design on my car is the same as yours from 2003-2011. But my question is if you wanted to replace the front shocks on it, would you have to take the brake caliper off in order to get the strut out?
Thanks. Been paying a reasonable $40 / both fronts for simple pad replacement (labor) - trying myself, today, w/o rotor repl., thx for including mm sizes for bolts, to have sockets available. 2003 Crown Vic Police...
your videos are awesome, youre the guy i need to ask questions being that i own the same car you do, 2003 Ford CVPI. question, you ever notice a strange squeaky noise come from the driver side wheel area when you drive and slam the door?
When you compress the caliper piston before taking the caliper off, do you have to loosen the caliper bolts first so that the caliper can move as you're compressing?
Rodney Bernard it appears they are the same although I only looked up a 2002, if you are ordering brake rotors, I would make sure the submodel is entered into the lookup catalog, police models usually have different parts
And MINE IS A 2003 (Crown Vic Police) it's a "God Thing"! -did use an amateur 3/8 wrench, bigger bolts almost too much for it...stripped the pawls in 2 cheap wrenches til Craftsman wrench stood the 2x4 we wedged into coil spring to provide leverage...impact is where it's at...
n310ea Yes Bendix is an excellent brand and here is a link to them at Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH8FFSC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00PH8FFSC&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=3DOM5EQUT3XA4LZK
Sure, here is a link to the brake rotors we used at Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZZQ4Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000BZZQ4Y&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=ZEFDDKTD4FWIHNKJ
Parts Available At Amazon.com Front Brake Rotors: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZZQ4Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000BZZQ4Y&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=ZEFDDKTD4FWIHNKJ Front Brake Pads (Ceramic With Hardware): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007KFMOXY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007KFMOXY&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=BULAROD2OL5MPVIX
I have a question! I just replace my front rotors and pads! And when try to spine the new rotors it doesn't have any spine! Is this normal? That's in both sides pass & driver. 99 P71 thanks,
No they should be able to free spin slightly, Make sure you opened the brake fluid reservoir ans sucked out any extra after or during the process of pushing the caliper pistons back in. Too much brake fluid, too big of brake pads or too big performance rotors may cause this is everything is installed properly.
Yes, OEM brake pads are about the best thing you can go with as they are designed exactly as required. Premium brands are good also like Wagner Thermoquiet. We always suggest getting a good brand name as the brake pads go through so much abuse normally. the cheap stuff rarely ever performs or lasts very long.
The "best" way is to crack open the bleeder valve before compressing the caliper, this prevents contaminates from working backwards through the system and into the master cylinder. But many many people (guilty as charged on my own vehicles) prefer to compress the piston without cracking loose the bleeder, and risk the possibility of damaging the master cylinder, and then needing to replace it.
Thanks for the compliment!. I have not noticed any particular squeak that sounds like the one you are describing,, I did have a strange squeaky noise when I first got the car though, It turned out being the hood latch was rusty and squeaked when I went over bumps.
It depends on the type of brake pad you are using, the Monroe's I used in this video have a rubberized shim, which does not requite anything on the back side, but if you are using an economy pad, you may need to use some lubricant on the back of the pad to prevent noise.
Quick question. Is it okay to just pry the pistons back into the caliper without for example, crimping off the brake hose and cracking some kind of bleeder loose to avoid damage to the master cylinder and the need to bleed the system later?
I have an '05 Mercury Grand Marquis and it needs new front shocks, the suspension design on my car is the same as yours from 2003-2011. But my question is if you wanted to replace the front shocks on it, would you have to take the brake caliper off in order to get the strut out?
Thanks. Been paying a reasonable $40 / both fronts for simple pad replacement (labor) - trying myself, today, w/o rotor repl., thx for including mm sizes for bolts, to have sockets available. 2003 Crown Vic Police...
Thank you, great video and explanation of steps.
thanks
your videos are awesome, youre the guy i need to ask questions being that i own the same car you do, 2003 Ford CVPI. question, you ever notice a strange squeaky noise come from the driver side wheel area when you drive and slam the door?
Would you recommend to put some of that moly grease on the backside of the pads?
getting ready to do this 14mm and 18mm to easy thanks for the info
What size wrench or socket does that upper ball joint nut take to remove it, do you know?
When you compress the caliper piston before taking the caliper off, do you have to loosen the caliper bolts first so that the caliper can move as you're compressing?
No, the piston moves with the caliper bolted in place.
Is there a difference in the rotors for a crown Vic with a police interceptor vs a regular v8?
Rodney Bernard it appears they are the same although I only looked up a 2002, if you are ordering brake rotors, I would make sure the submodel is entered into the lookup catalog, police models usually have different parts
And MINE IS A 2003 (Crown Vic Police) it's a "God Thing"! -did use an amateur 3/8 wrench, bigger bolts almost too much for it...stripped the pawls in 2 cheap wrenches til Craftsman wrench stood the 2x4 we wedged into coil spring to provide leverage...impact is where it's at...
The strut assembly should come out without removing the brakes.
I think this is a very good how to video. Only question is, no torque specs on those 4 bolts?
I like that steering wheel
whats the tool he used to compress the caliper?
+shadowkiller9910 There are many different styles of caliper compressors amzn.to/20rh3cy
what size the bolt pattern on crown vic........will a universal wheel 5x5 fit on it,
5x4.50" so doesn't look like they will fit
OK thank you-
Are Bendix brakes any good? I'm thinking about putting Bendix PBD931 on my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
n310ea Yes Bendix is an excellent brand and here is a link to them at Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH8FFSC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00PH8FFSC&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=3DOM5EQUT3XA4LZK
Do you think you could give me the part number of the rotors you are using?
Sure, here is a link to the brake rotors we used at Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZZQ4Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000BZZQ4Y&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=ZEFDDKTD4FWIHNKJ
Parts Available At Amazon.com
Front Brake Rotors:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZZQ4Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000BZZQ4Y&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=ZEFDDKTD4FWIHNKJ
Front Brake Pads (Ceramic With Hardware):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007KFMOXY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007KFMOXY&linkCode=as2&tag=aupaditoyo-20&linkId=BULAROD2OL5MPVIX
I have a question! I just replace my front rotors and pads! And when try to spine the new rotors it doesn't have any spine! Is this normal? That's in both sides pass & driver. 99 P71 thanks,
No they should be able to free spin slightly, Make sure you opened the brake fluid reservoir ans sucked out any extra after or during the process of pushing the caliper pistons back in. Too much brake fluid, too big of brake pads or too big performance rotors may cause this is everything is installed properly.
Are the OEM brands any good?
Yes, OEM brake pads are about the best thing you can go with as they are designed exactly as required. Premium brands are good also like Wagner Thermoquiet. We always suggest getting a good brand name as the brake pads go through so much abuse normally. the cheap stuff rarely ever performs or lasts very long.
is this same for 2007 crown vic?
Did you go ceramic or semi metallic?