Other Name: Shoe And Lining Assembly; Parking Brake Shoe, Rear; Brake Shoes; Parking Brake Shoes; Shoes; Parking Brake Shoe
Position: Rear
Fits the following Mercury Models:
Mariner | 2005-2011 | Base, Hybrid, 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
Mariner | 2008-2011 | Base, Hybrid, 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 service and repair brake shoes on Mercury Cougar?
A: The process begins with loose wheel nuts followed by securely elevating the vehicle for servicing the brake shoes. The brake shoe automatic adjuster must be released and the wheel needs removal before you put on the brake drum. Start by removing retainers before correctly positioning the hub flange when they exist. The service begins with removing hold down springs followed by disconnecting the parking brake cable through levering of the secondary shoe and detaching the cable from its position. Detach the shoes from the anchor block before taking off the lower return spring. When removing the shoes from the wheel cylinder maintain the wheel cylinder boots from harm and utilize a rubber band to support the wheel cylinder pistons. Unscrew and remove the primary shoe with brake shoe adjuster from the strut while turning the adjuster counterclockwise. Remove the parking brake return spring from the strut support while taking caution against the strut support spring tension. Also remove the secondary shoe from its position. New shoes must be used as axle sets while applying Silicone Dielectric Compound D742-18A331-A or an equivalent substance conforming to Ford specification ESA-M1C171-A to backing plate contact points for installation. Start by putting together the parking brake return spring and then fasten the secondary shoe to the strut and brake shoe adjuster followed by the primary shoe without forgetting to turn the adjuster completely clockwise. Whenever installing the wheels fit the upper return spring after removing the rubber bands from wheel cylinder pistons and position the shoes to wheel cylinder and anchor block. Then install the lower return spring. The last step includes installation of hold down springs followed by the parking brake cable leveraging through secondary shoe outward expansion and finally the brake drum assisted by any present retainers in addition to wheel assembly and brake pedal operation to perform automatic adjustment.
Q: How to Service and Repair rear brake shoes and linings on Mercury Mariner?
A: The installation of fresh rear brake shoes and linings requires drum resurfacing for glazing elimination and equal friction side-to-side coverage and correction of out-of-round and bell conditions. Brake drum removal should be the first step before proceeding to remove two brake shoe retaining springs along with two pins. The service begins with removing the upper return spring then the self-adjuster and spring assembly before the lower return spring must also come out. The following order consists of removing the trailing brake shoe and parking brake actuator until completion of the leading brake shoe. Before application of silicone grease on the backing plate contact points both parts must receive cleaning treatment and drying process. These adjustments enable smooth installation of the brake drum by putting the self-adjuster into its completely retracted state. Finally, perform the reverse actions of the removal procedure while readjusting the rear brake shoes.
Q: How to service and repair the brake shoes on Mercury Sable?
A: The brake shoe service starts with removing the brake drum from the vehicle. Check the rear wheel cylinder for leaks besides inspecting the brake shoes and linings for contaminants and examining the springs for heat discolored areas. Replace compromised components. The minimum acceptable thickness of rear brake shoes and linings should be measured above their backing plate or rivets for replacement purposes. Begin service with spring removal of the brake shoe adjusting screw followed by the brake adjuster lever and brake adjuster screw. Finish with removing the brake shoe hold-down spring and brake shoe connected to its retracting spring. You should remove the rear brake shoe hold-down spring followed by both rear brake shoes and their linings. Remove the parking brake lever clip before taking the parking brake lever along with its rear brake shoes and linings out of position. Installation requires performing the reverse steps of removal.