How Do You Replace Rear Disc Brakes In A Ford Taurus?
To replace the rear disc brakes on a Ford Taurus, you must first purchase the special tool, Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster T87P-2588-A, from your local Ford dealership. Unlike many vehicles, you can’t retreat the piston with needle nose pliers or a C-clamp, as you risk damaging it. Using this tool, however, you can replace the rear disc brakes in your Taurus with ease. Drain half the brake fluid from the Ford Taurus’ master cylinder reservoir using a syringe or suction gun. Pour the used brake fluid in an approved container and discard properly. Raise the vehicle from the ground with a jack. Support the vehicle on all sides with jack stands. Use a torque wrench to loosen the lug nuts and remove the wheels. Unscrew the brake hose bracket from the frame side rail. Take off the retaining clips connecting the cable of the parking brake to the disc brake caliper. Separate the end of the cable from the parking brake lever. Take out the disc brake caliper locating pin from the support bracket a
