How Do You Replace Emergency Brakes In A Ford Taurus?
Emergency brakes were originally used to stop a vehicle during a failure of the regular brakes. However, emergency brakes are now used primarily to keep the vehicle from moving while parked because the regular brakes on a Ford Taurus rarely fail. Emergency brakes most often need to be replaced as a result of disuse, which can cause the components to rust and seize. Determine which type of emergency brakes your Ford Taurus will need. Emergency brakes typically function by activating the regular braking system on the driving wheels. The emergency brakes for the Ford Taurus use the rear wheels, which may be disc or drum. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel and tire assembly with a socket wrench. If you have rear disc brakes, remove the caliper assembly from the disc brake rotor and support it with mechanic’s wire so it does not hang from the brake line. Remove the retaining bolts for the upper and lower support bracket with a socket wrench so you can remove the support bracket. Remove
