How do you replace the calipers on a 1987 ford thunderbird?
Mar 24, 2006 at 10:35 PM
1987 Ford Thunderbird Caliper Replacement Fix
JANNYW
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#1 set your parking break
#2 take the break lines off.
#3 you will see two bolts one on top the other on bottom take them out.
#4 it sould fall right out
#5 then reverse your moves putting the new ones back on.
#6 bleed your break lines to get the air out you will need two people to do that.one to pump the other to bleed.
#2 take the break lines off.
#3 you will see two bolts one on top the other on bottom take them out.
#4 it sould fall right out
#5 then reverse your moves putting the new ones back on.
#6 bleed your break lines to get the air out you will need two people to do that.one to pump the other to bleed.
Mar 24, 2006 at 11:06 PM
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Suggested Repair
Set the parking brake, disconnect the brake lines, and remove the upper and lower caliper bolts so the caliper comes off. Install the new caliper by reversing those steps, then bleed the brake lines with two people—one pumping the pedal and one bleeding—to remove air.
Conversation Summary
The owner asked how to replace the brake calipers on a 1987 Ford Thunderbird. The expert said to set the parking brake, disconnect the brake lines, remove the two mounting bolts, install the new caliper in reverse order, and bleed the lines with two people to get the air out.