OEM 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Brake Pads

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Beginning Brake Pads Service and Repair on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?

  A: The brake pad service starts after you disable electricity to the air suspension system through the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment to stop unexpected changes in air spring pressure. The brake master cylinder filler cap should be removed first for checking brake fluid level with removal of fluid until the reservoir reaches one half of its capacity. Caretakers should first lift the vehicle then secure it before disassembling the wheel and tire components from their position. Check brake pad thickness by measuring them from the metal backing plate or rivet and replace them if the level goes below the specified thickness. Do pad replacements only for entire axle units. It is vital to avoid using the caliper sight hole in order to retract the pistons when removing the disc brake caliper because damage may occur. The caliper should not dangle from the brake hose during service so provide an appropriate support structure. Unglue the two bolts on the front disc brake caliper before lifting it off the anchor plate. Start by uninstalling the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip before checking the brake disc thickness for replacement if required. A full disassembly of the disc brake caliper must be conducted when you find problems during visual inspection of the boots and leaks. Take out the pads from their position along with the stainless steel slippers while checking the pad thickness and throwing out the slippers. An inspection should be conducted on the disc brake anchor plate assembly to check for guide pin boot deterioration alongside guide pin immobilization and guide pin replacement of damaged parts. Installation requires that pad lining material stays free from grease and oil as well as brake fluid and other contaminants and fresh disc brake caliper anchor plate stainless steel slippers must be installed when they are clean yet still in proper working order. To install the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip use a wood block or used pad as a protective surface during piston compression of the caliper units before boot installation. Be cautious when installing the bleeder screw and brake disc shield while you should tighten the lower caliper bolt initially before adding the disc brake caliper and its attaching bolts. Perform the brake master cylinder fluid addition with clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB compatible with Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, or substitute DOT 3 with DOT 4 Brake Fluid meeting Ford specification SAE-J1704-DOT 4. Complete the procedure by putting back the brake master cylinder filler cap and activate air suspension systems by turning on their corresponding switch before checking brake operations.