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This video goes over how to replace a front caliper on a 2000 Lincoln Continental.This is something that is universal and should apply to almost any vehicle on the road with disc brakes.The brake system in your vehicle is the most important safety feature. It’s important to understand how it works and how to maintain/prevent any issues before the vehicle becomes unsafe to drive. Calipers use hydraulic pressure supplied by the master cylinder to apply pressure to the brake caliper, which in turn squeezes your brake pads on the rotor to stop or slow your vehicle. This process is the same for the rear calipers as well. Signs of a caliper failing are if the vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied, squeaking or metallic noise coming from the wheel, the smell of something burning when you stop the vehicle, higher than normal heat when you put your hand by the rotor/wheel, uneven brake pad wear, clunking noise, leaking brake fluid by the tire, or the caliper totally seized and not allowing the wheel to even turn. Ways to bleed the brake system on the car are gravity bleed or pump and hold.

Tools needed:

Jack and Jackstands — — https://amzn.to/31mFcwy
Screw Driver — — https://amzn.to/3xJb2OF
Hammer — — https://amzn.to/36BF0bC
Brake Caliper Press — — https://amzn.to/3xJR32B
Air Impact Gun — — https://amzn.to/3B71a3u
Socket Set — — https://amzn.to/36IcWn3
Hand Cleaner — — https://amzn.to/3jkXlBk
Rubber Gloves — — https://amzn.to/35STq6Q
Shop Towels — — https://amzn.to/3y2KwzR

Parts:

Front Caliper — — No listing
Brake Cleaner — — https://amzn.to/3Dnm2DB
Brake Lubricant — — https://amzn.to/3DpjBjY
Disc Brake Quiet — — https://amzn.to/3DntOxa

These are the tools we used or something that was similar. There are many manufacturers and various prices . It’s a good idea to buy the better tool with the best warranty and easiest exchange in case of tool failure.

Disclaimer:

The Auto Teacher assumes no liability for property damage or injury that happens as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Any information learned from this video is to be used at your own risk. The Auto Teacher recommends safety first! Protective gloves, safety glasses and jack stands are highly recommended. These tutorials are made strictly to help people with their car projects and are given to provide factual information we’ve learned over the past 40 years working on cars. We do not guarantee any particular result or any particular warranty. Any injury, loss or damage contained by the viewer while attempting to follow the video’s instructions is solely the viewer’s fault and not The Auto Teacher.