How to Remove Rear Brake Calipers on a 99 Taurus Wagon

The rear brake calipers on a 1999 Ford Taurus wagon are hydraulic and thus use a hydraulic piston to provide the clamping force needed to activate the rear brakes. These hydraulic parts have seals, and those seals break down over time, rendering the caliper ineffective. To rebuild or replace these calipers, you first have to remove them from the car, a task that should take about 15 minutes per side to complete.

Instructions

1

Raise up the rear of the car using the jack, and set it down onto the jack stands. Undo the lug nuts on the rear wheels, using the tire iron, and move them out of the way.

2

Place the brake line clamps onto the rubber brake line and cinch them down until the line is flattened. Remove the connection from the brake line to the back of the caliper, using a line wrench. Use a pair of pliers to remove the clip that holds the emergency brake cable to the brake caliper, then pull the brake cable off the caliper.

3

Unbolt the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket on the rear knuckle, using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Lift the caliper off the rotor.