How Do You Install Disc Brakes On A Ford Taurus?
Introduced in 1986, the Taurus has been an enduring staple of the Ford Motor Company’s lineup. Since its induction, the car has employed front disc brakes; but the rear brakes on your Taurus may feature drum or disc, depending on the year the car was made. Throughout the first four generations of the vehicle—through 2005—replacing the disc brakes has remained virtually unchanged. There may be subtle differences, but the overall procedure to install new front and rear brakes is very similar no matter what year the Taurus is. Use a hand pump and cup to extract half the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Replace the cap and discard the fluid. Crack the lug nuts 1/8 of a turn using a lug wrench. Lift and support the front of the Taurus using a jack and jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and wheels. Remove the caliper locating pins with a ratchet and socket; then use a screwdriver to pry the caliper off the caliper bracket and rotor. Tie the caliper to the coil spring with twine to pre
