OEM 2007 Mercury Mountaineer Brake Pads

2007 Mercury Mountaineer Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the rear brake pads on 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?

  A: When servicing the rear brake pads begin with DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid since any other fluid will damage brake components permanently and disable brakes which may lead to injury. Pay attention to the warning information found on the product label before obtaining emergency medical help when needed. Test the brake fluid level inside the brake master cylinder reservoir then drain fluid to reach half-way mark if necessary. Position the motor vehicle on a hoist after setting it to neutral gear. Keep away from prying in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons because this leads to piston damage and minimize brake caliper suspension from the brake hose to avoid damage. Support the caliper while removing its two guide pin bolts using mechanic's wire. New brake pads need installation when their thickness exceeds specified measurements above brake pad metal backing plates or rivets and follow the practice of replacing brake pads in entire axle sets. Check brake pads for both wear symptoms and contamination while inspecting the disc and determine if a new front brake disc requires machining or replacement. You should remove the two brake pads while discarding the brake pad clips. Each brake disc pad kit holds braking linings for both sides of the brakes so the pads should be installed with brake pad clips in place. When operating on the caliper piston bores always protect the piston and boots first. To install new brake pads workers should use a proper tool along with an old brake pad to push the disc brake caliper pistons within the caliper. Position the caliper and bolt in the guide pin installation followed by torquing the guide pin bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.). Normal operations of the brakes should be checked after the brake master cylinder reservoir receives clean specified brake fluid.