Brakes - Pull Or Drift When Braking With Wet Brakes

Article No.
98-13-4

07/06/98

BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT WHEN BRAKING WITH
WET BRAKES

FORD:
1998 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1998 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR

ISSUE

Drift or pull to the left or right during braking with wet brakes may be evident on some vehicles generally under rainy conditions. This may be due to water on the brake lining reducing the coefficient of friction.

ACTION

Replace the front brake linings with revised linings which are less sensitive to water. Refer to the Service Procedure for details.

NOTE
REFER TO THE 1998 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS OR TOWN CAR WORKSHOP MANUAL, SECTION 206-00, FOR PULL/DRIFT UNDER DRY CONDITIONS.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Check the vehicle tire pressures. Correct inflation of the front and rear tires is 220 kPa (32 psi). Incorrect or uneven tire inflation can result in drift/pull during braking.

2. Replace the front brake linings with revised Brake Linings (F8AZ-2001-CA). Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 206-03, for details. Be sure to remove protective paper backing to expose adhesive prior to installation.

NOTE
DO NOT RESURFACE THE BRAKE ROTORS WHEN REPLACING THE WET BRAKE LININGS. WET PULL CONCERNS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF ROTOR SURFACE CONDITIONS.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F8AZ-2001-CA Front Brake Linings

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981304A Check Tire Pressure, 1.0 Hr.
Replace Front Brake Linings

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2001 42

OASIS CODES: 301000, 303000