How to service and repair brake shoes on Mercury Cougar?

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.

Should new brake shoes or pads always be installed at both ends of an axle when servicing brake shoes on Mercury Mariner?

Replacement of brake shoes or pads must happen at both brake shoes or pads ends to stop unintended vehicle pulling because improper installation of new components leads to unsafe braking conditions causing severe personal harm. Before installing new rear brake shoes with their accompanying linings technicians should completely resurface the brake drums so glazing disappears and both sides of the friction surface become balanced and any out-of-round or bell conditions get addressed. The brake shoe retaining springs together with the two pins must be removed after separating the brake drum. This process requires removal of the upper return spring last. The removal process starts with self-adjuster and spring assembly followed by lower return spring followed by trailing brake shoe combined with the parking brake actuator lever assembly leading up to the final step of taking out leading brake shoe. Use brake parts cleaner to clean and dry brake shoe contact points before applying specified silicone grease as a thin coating to these points. The self-adjuster needs to be positioned all the way back to let you install the brake drum. The completion stage includes reversing the current operation while readjusting the rear brake shoes if needed.

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Mercury Parking Brake, Rear Part Number: 6L2Z-2648-A
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- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Parking Brake Shoe, Rear; Parking Brake Shoes; Shoes; Parking Brake Shoe
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5L2Z-2648-A
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 2002-2010 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Parking Brake, Rear Part Number: 5L8Z-2A753-AA
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- 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
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Mercury Brake Shoes Part Number: 2U2Z-2V200-LARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Parking Brake Shoe; Drum Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes; Shoes
- Replaces: F58Z-2200-EA, F3XZ-2200-BA, F7XZ-2200-AA, XU2Z-2V200-ACARM
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Villager | 1993-2002 | Base, Estate, GS, LS, Nautica, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes, Rear Part Number: 2U2Z-2V200-FARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Drum Brake Shoe, Rear; Parking Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes; Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: BRF-1429, YF1Z-2200-AA, F2DZ-2200-B, XU2Z-2V200-PARM
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Sable | 1992-2005 | G, GS, LS, LS Premium, LTS, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Pads Part Number: XL2Z-2001-AA
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- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe; Disc Brake Pad Set; Front Pads
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 1999-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes, Rear Part Number: LU2Z-2V200-K
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- Other Name: Pad - Brake; Drum Brake Shoe, Rear; Parking Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 1U2Z-2V200-RBRM, 6L8Z-2200-A, BR-11441-A, YL8Z-2200-AB, BRF-1421
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2005-2007 | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes, Rear Part Number: LU2Z-2V200-J
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- Other Name: Pad - Brake; Drum Brake Shoe, Rear; Parking Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes; Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 8L8Z-2200-B, 8L8Z-2200-BD, BRF-936, 8L8Z-2V200-A
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- 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
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Mercury Shoes Part Number: F23Z2200A
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- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe And Hardware; Parking Brake Shoe; Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Topaz | 1992-1994 | GS, LS, LTS, Sport, XR5 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Front Pads Part Number: F1CZ2001A
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- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe; Brake Pads
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1991-1993 | Base, Trio | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes Part Number: F1VY-2N712-A
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- Other Name: Shoe And Lining Assembly; Parking Brake Shoe
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1992-1995 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes, Rear Part Number: 6W1Z-2N712-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Parking Brake Shoe, Rear; Parking Brake Shoes; Shoes; Parking Brake Shoe
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5W1Z-2N712-A
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2003-2011 | GS, GSL, Limited Edition, LS, LSE, Ultimate Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Marauder | 2003-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes, Rear Part Number: XS8Z2200AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe & Lining Rear; Parking Brake Shoe; Drum Brake Shoe; Shoes; Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1999-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes Part Number: F7CZ-2200-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe; Parking Brake Shoe; Drum Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes
- Manufacturer Note: drum brakes
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1997-1999 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Front Pads Part Number: F6SZ2001BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shoe And Lining Assembly; Disc Brake Pad Kit; Brake Pads
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1993-1997 | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes Part Number: F5RZ-2200-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Parking Brake Shoe; Drum Brake Shoe; Rear Shoes
- Manufacturer Note: 8" drum brake
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mystique | 1995-2000 | Base, GS, GS Spree, LS, LS Young America | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Shoes Part Number: 7U2Z-2V753-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Parking Brake Linings; Parking Brake Shoe
- Replaces: XL2Z-2648-AA, 3L2Z-2648-AA, F6AZ-2N712-B, YW7Z-2N712-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1996-2002 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Rear Shoes Part Number: 2U2Z-2V200-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Kit - Brake Shoe And Lining; Parking Brake Shoe; Drum Brake Shoe; Shoes
- Replaces: XU2Z-2V200-BARM
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Capri | 1984-1986 | 5.0, GS, RS, RS Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Cougar | 1984-1988 | Base, LS, XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Marquis | 1984-1986 | Base, Brougham | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L LPG, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Pads Part Number: XF5Z-2001-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Brake Shoe; Disc Brake Pad Set; Pads
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Villager | 1993-2002 | Base, Estate, GS, LS, Nautica, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Pads Part Number: XS7Z2200BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shoe & Lining; Disc Brake Pad Set; Rear Pads; Kit - Caliper Brake Pad
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1999-2002 | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Brake Pads Part Number: XS7Z-2200-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Caliper Brake; Disc Brake Pad Set; Rear Pads; Kit - Caliper Brake Pad
- Manufacturer Note: Rear disc , w/o pad wear sensor, FROM 8/14/00
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1999-2002 | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Mystique | 1995-2000 | Base, GS, GS Spree, LS, LS Young America | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Mercury Brake Shoe

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Mercury Brake Shoe halts very fast and provides drivers with reliable control in the circumstances of daily braking. Mercury also constructed cars that had a comfortable ride, sleek sides, and a cabin that suppressed road noise. Since 1939, from the time of smooth suspension and solid value, Mercury developed an identity that was unlike the bigger corporate relatives. It was named after the Roman god of fleet-footedness, a name that enabled Mercury to linger in the minds of the audience as models such as the Cougar and the Grand Marquis attracted people. Even when it was discontinued in 2011, Mercury remains the symbol of mid-size comfort and easy steering, which struck the right balance between plush and practical. Consumers relied on the badge of noisy cabins, simple controls, and a ride that engulfed potholes without much drama. Brake Shoe works with a drum to create friction with a hydraulic cylinder pushing it outward. In duo-servo systems, the Brake Shoe activates the other to increase the braking force, and therefore the car will stop even with less pedal force. The self-adjuster systems push out the Brake Shoe according to the wear of the linings to ensure clearance during a consistent stop. Each of the shoes is lined with heat-resistant friction and can stand high temperatures without glazing or cracking due to daily heat in the cities. An inspection of the Brake Shoe is routine to ensure it is not thinning in order to prevent braking from becoming spongy or the drums developing scars.

Mercury Brake Shoe Parts and Q&A

Brake Pads
XS7Z-2200-AA
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.
Brake Shoes, Rear
LU2Z-2V200-J
Q: Should new brake shoes or pads always be installed at both ends of an axle when servicing brake shoes on Mercury Mariner?
A:
Replacement of brake shoes or pads must happen at both brake shoes or pads ends to stop unintended vehicle pulling because improper installation of new components leads to unsafe braking conditions causing severe personal harm. Before installing new rear brake shoes with their accompanying linings technicians should completely resurface the brake drums so glazing disappears and both sides of the friction surface become balanced and any out-of-round or bell conditions get addressed. The brake shoe retaining springs together with the two pins must be removed after separating the brake drum. This process requires removal of the upper return spring last. The removal process starts with self-adjuster and spring assembly followed by lower return spring followed by trailing brake shoe combined with the parking brake actuator lever assembly leading up to the final step of taking out leading brake shoe. Use brake parts cleaner to clean and dry brake shoe contact points before applying specified silicone grease as a thin coating to these points. The self-adjuster needs to be positioned all the way back to let you install the brake drum. The completion stage includes reversing the current operation while readjusting the rear brake shoes if needed.