Mariner | 2005-2011 | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to Address Issues with the Brake Backing Plate on a Mercury Villager?
A: The first step for fixing the backing plate starts by uninstalling the wheel cylinder followed by the wheel hub dust cap. The process starts with removing the cotter pin before you take away the hub nut along with the washer. Complete the first step by removing the hub and bearing assembly and second step involves removing the parking brake lever. The backing plate demands a passage for the parking brake cable which should be followed by securing the rear anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor out of the way by its bolt. You must first move the ABS sensor aside before extracting the rear brake backing plate through the removal of its securing bolts. Recovery of the installation requires following the reverse order of the removal steps to finish the job.
Q: How to Properly Maintain the Brake Backing Plate on a Mercury Mariner?
A: Start the brake backing plate service by deleting the rear wheel cylinder from the system. Replacement requires the removal of brake flexible hose bracket bolt which needs tightening to 15 Nm (133 lb-in) during reinstallation. Use a tool to compressor the parking brake cable conduit locking tabs and draw the parking brake cable assembly through the backing plate. The service requires users to first take off the rear wheel hub along with four backing plate bolts that detach the backing plate until reinstallation tighten the bolts to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft). The setup process will finish with the reverse order of the previous removal procedures.
Q: How to service and repair the brake backing plate on Mercury Sable?
A: The brake backing plate requires maintenance that must begin by taking out the brake drum. First remove the wheel cylinder before disconnection of the parking brake cable. You should unclip the parking brake cable and conduit from the brake backing plate while guiding them outside the backing plate. The service requires removal of the ABS sensor bolt which will be discarded after service. You must remove both backing plate securing bolts before discarding them along with the bolts. Proceed with installation by following the opposite steps of removal and use new bolts.