Is changing the brake pads in a '00 Lincoln LS the same as changing any break pads, or are special tools and directions needed?? l can not find anything in the manual about changing the breaks and do not wanna spend the money to pay someone else to do it if it is something that l can do myself.

I've not personally done a pad change on a 2000 LS but l would not expect it to be any different from any other Ford. l will assume from ur question you've done pad changes before on other cars so l wo not do a step by step procedure for you, but a good set of 1/2'' metric sockets, 1/2'' ratchet, & a 1/2'' breaker bar (unless you're super strong) is most all u will need. It does help to have a pad expander tool to push the pistons back into their bores, allowing room for the new thicker pads. Do not let the caliper hang by its hose, suspend it with a coat hanger or zip tie while u work with it. And while u have it all apart turn the rotors. Hope this helps u a bit.

Are we working on front brakes, or rear brakes? First step is to jack up & support the side of the vehicle we r working on. Next step is to remove the wheel nuts with an impact gun & a 19mm impact socket. You better go to ur local Ford dealer parts department to buy a few extra wheel nuts because they strip VERY easily, due to the taper design of the wheel nuts. If it is the front brakes, using a 12 or 13mm wrench, loosen & remove the caliper bolts. Remove the brake caliper (these particular brake calipers r very light). Using the appropriately sized extension & a swivel 15mm impact socket & impact gun, remove the two caliper bracket bolts, taking care not to mistakenly remove the hub & bearing bolts, since they r so close to each other. Using one of the old brake pads rested on both caliper pistons & a pair of channel locks, compress the two pistons back fully. The brake rotors just ''knock'' off at this point. Install new brake rotor onto hub, & secure with two wheel nuts snugged up to temporarily hold rotor onto hub until pads & caliper r reinstalled. Lubricate brake pad contact surfaces with anti-seize, & reinstall brake pads onto bracket. Reinstall brake caliper. Reinstall wheel & repeat procedure for other side. BE SURE TO PUMP UP THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE YOU MOVE THE VEHICLE. Hope this helps.

Don,t want to be a smart ass but if you are not shure how to do this bring it to a professional.Brakes are a very important and has to be done right.For the small amount of money it will cost you labor wise i, worth geting it done right