OEM 2006 Mercury Monterey Brake Pads

2006 Mercury Monterey Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2006 Mercury Monterey?

  A: The front brake pads need servicing through the application of approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid since any alternative fluid will damage brake parts permanently until the system becomes inoperative with severe consequences for personal safety. The handling of brake fluid requires eye protection along with thorough hand cleaning afterward any exposure; immediate professional medical help is necessary if eyes still feel irritated after running water flushes for 15 minutes. Intake of brake fluid requires immediate medical assistance while you should drink water and vomit followed by consuming more water. Brake fluid poses a risk to painted and plastic elements so immediately clean any affected areas with water. Verify the brake fluid amount in the master cylinder reservoir then extract fluid to reach halfway if required. After moving the vehicle to neutral position place it onto a hoist stand. Support the disc brake caliper appropriately during removal to avoid attachment from the flexible hose. Start by taking away the two brake caliper bolt items before placing the caliper aside. Replace brake pads when the wear exceeds the allocated thickness from the metal backing plate and implement a new pad for each axle set. Check brake pads for wearing and contamination before you eliminate them together with their four spring clips which you need to discard. Check for damages on guide and locator pin boots before installing them properly since improper seating could damage the pins. Substitute any compromised components and perform necessary lubrication procedures. Mount four new spring clips to the brake pads and place the spring clip tabs in the direction away from the brake disc. A proper tool should be used to protect pistons and boots when pressing disc brake caliper pistons inside the caliper piston bore while avoiding pressure on the sight hole. First tighten the bottom locator pin caliper bolt followed by tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt. Install the brake caliper in position then bolt the caliper while applying 35 Nm of torque. Follow the process by filling the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid then conducting a brake normal operation test.