2001 Lincoln LS caliper removal

2001 LINCOLN LS
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MINNESOTA116
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2001 Lincoln LS V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What tool is needed to remove all four brake calipers?
Oct 16, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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Only special tool is to screw in the rear pistons to replace the pads. Front pistons just push back with a big screwdriver before you remove the caliper, or C clamp after removing it.
Oct 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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Is there a special tool to remove the calipers?
Oct 16, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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Do you mean the caliper bolts? Usuall Ford uses a T-45 Torx.
Oct 17, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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