What tools do I need how to do front pads on a 03

If you go to autozones website and make a free account and logon to that account, you can then put in the year make and model and look for the free repair guides. The electric diagrams are there.

the build date is on the white sticker on the drivers door

You've done major work and now you'll need to completely bleed air out of the system, to get the fluid to go all the way through. You may also need to adjust the rear brake shoes.

First, bleed the Master cylinder to get fluid through it. This should have been done before installation. Loosen the lines at the M. Cylinder and fill up the reservior with brake fluid. Pump the brake pedal slowly with the cover on the M. Cylinder to prevent fluid from splashing out. Once you've got fluid coming through the M.Cylinder, tighten the brake lines at the M. Cylinder.

Bleeding the brakes is a 2 person operation. You always bleed the brake the farthest from the master cylinder, then the next, the next, and finally the drivers front brake which is the closest to the M. Cylinder.

If you are unfamiliar with this process, you need to remember that you can't let the brake fluid get low in the M. Cylinder, or you have to start all over when air gets back into the lines.

When one person pumps the brakes, after several pumps hold the pedal down as far as it will go and keep pressing to the floor as the other person loosens the bleeder valve. Don't let off of the pedal before tightening the bleeder valve. Then repeat until all of the air is gone.
Teamwork and communication. Both of my wives were able to assist me in bleeding brakes.

You will have to add fluid and repeat this process until you have a firm pedal.

One man bleeder valves work if used properly, but who tells you what is happening at the other end while you're pressing the pedal?

Good luck.

You need a special tool for rear pads. The pistons have to be turned in, there is either slots or holes in the piston for the tool to fit in, then just turn the piston clockwise and push a little at the same time.
Just turn them in far enough for the new pads to slide over the rotor.

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Section 03-03: Engine Cooling 1997 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Radiator Aluminum Core, Crossflow
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S
Removal
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs, the service interval of Extended Life Coolant will be reduced from 6 years/150,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Remove battery (10653) as described in Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove clip retaining contant control relay module and position module aside.
   

1. Remove battery tray (10732) as described in Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove radiator cap (8100).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist as described in Section 00-02 .
   

1. Remove radiator splash shield.
   

1. Drain engine cooling system as described in this section.
   

1. Remove the radiator mounting bracket assembly.
   

1. Remove lower radiator hose (8286).
   

1. Partially lower vehicle.
   

1. Remove upper radiator hose (8260).
   

1. Remove radiator overflow hose (8075).
   

1. Remove upper A/C condenser core retaining bolts.
   

1. Remove upper transmission oil cooler tube clips.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube (7C410)(EPN=7C410)using 3/8 Inch Fuel Line Disconnect Tool T90T-9550-C.
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube clips.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube (7C410)(EPN=7C410)using 3/8 Inch Fuel Line Disconnect Tool T90T-9550-C.
   

1. Remove transmission oil cooler bracket and position transmission oil cooler aside.
   

1. Remove lower A/C condenser core bolts and position A/C condenser core (19712)aside.
   

1. Remove radiator support bracket.
   

1. Remove radiator (8005).
   

Worn ball joints, they need to be replaced also replace the ti-rod. You should replace both sides not just the drivers side. If you find too much play in the control arms and replace them you will need to have an wheel alignment done. If there is squeaking noise then the bushings should be changed. If you have not done any work on the front end in 10 years I would also change the wheel barrings if older then five years.

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A socket set, possibly 14mm, a breaker bar or ratchet extension,( a piece of pipe will do), and a giant C-clamp. Pull the 2 bolts from the rear, pull the caliper off, remove old pads, note the shims, put in new pads, squeeze caliper pistons down tight, slowly, or fluid will fly out the reservoir, put the caliper back, make sure your rotors are good, smooth, no grooves, if bad they will need turning or replacing. Put the bolts back in, top off the fluid or not, you should be all set. Don't go flying down the driveway expecting to stop, you need to get them working a little before venturing out in traffic. Hope this helps.

no special tools just something to push the piston back like a pair of plumer grips or a srurdy screwdriver

Exact same thing happened to me. On my 03 taurus and 03 Windstar. It ended up be worn inner tie rod ends. Would reccommend an inspection of bushings, tie rods etc.