OEM 2003 Mercury Marauder Brake Caliper

2003 Mercury Marauder Brake Caliper Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken before beginning the brake caliper service on 2003 Mercury Marauder?

  A: Securing power availability to the air suspension system while maintaining voltage off will stop unwelcome air spring behavior that could result in shifting vehicle movements during service operations. The first step of servicing this brake system includes removing the brake system components consisting of wheel and tire parts. Cautious handling of brake fluid is essential since it contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols; eyes should not come in contact with it and hand washing must be thorough after all contact. Contact with eyes requires immediate flush with running water during a 15-minute period until seeking medical help if irritation persists. In case of ingestion please drink water followed by vomiting induction and then go straight to professional medical care. Apply immediate water-based cleaning when working with brake fluid since it can harm painted or plastic surfaces. Use safety equipment to disconnect the brake hose and remove the bolt for disconnection of the rear wheel brake hose before discarding copper washers then plugging the brake hose. Guide pins and boots remain sealed for life and should not be removed except during problem diagnosis since these components are unrepairable. You can remove the rear disc brake caliper after unbolting the brake caliper bolts then lifting it from the anchor plate. Check the caliper for leakage together with the condition of its slide pins; replace the caliper if you detect any problems. The stainless steel shoe slippers need to sit in their proper position during installation while the user should replace damaged or worn shoe slippers. Also install the anti-rattle clip onto the anchor plate rail. Install the brake caliper bolt with care to avoid caliper interference then position the locator notch on the brake pads at the highest part of the caliper when performing reinstallation. Install the rear wheel brake hose along with new copper washers and then connect the brake hose while installing the caliper flow bolt. Carry out brake bleeding before pivoting to ground level while activating the air suspension system if the vehicle is so equipped. Before driving check the proper functioning of the brakes by applying them multiple times after installing the wheel assembly and tire.