OEM Mercury Mariner Wheel Cylinder

Mercury Mariner Wheel Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Wheel Cylinder Overhaul Kit
  YL8Z-2128-BA
  Q: How to remove and replace the wheel cylinder while ensuring safety and proper handling of brake fluid on Mercury Mariner?

  A:

  Before wheel cylinder installation, motorists need to use approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid only due to the permanent component damage that results from other types which leaves the brakes non-operational and poses a risk of injury to individuals. One must always read warning statements found within the product label and consult emergency medical help through 1-800-959-3673 specifically for Ford/Motorcraft products. Brake fluid affects both painted and plastic surfaces negatively; therefore washing it away immediately with water becomes necessary when a spill occurs. The Brake Shoe removal should start each process followed by disconnecting brake tube fitting nuts before tightening them to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) during reinstalls. The wheel cylinder can be extracted when you remove its two bolts. Reinstallation requires tightening the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.). To finish the installation you should perform the opposite of removal steps while completing a brake hydraulic system bleed.
• Wheel Cylinder, Rear
  YL8Z-2261-BB
  Q: How to service and repair the wheel cylinder on Mercury Mariner?

  A:

  Begin wheel cylinder repair-work by removing the rear wheel cylinder and the bleeder screw cap then remove the bleeder screw before setting the reinstalled screw to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.). First separate the two dust boots before removing the two pistons which will be accompanied by their associated piston seals. Apply clean brake fluid for lubrication on the new piston seals before assembly. Check the wheel cylinder bore for wear and corrosion or pitting after removing the spring because advanced conditions demand a new wheel cylinder installation. Recovery of the design involves following the reversal of previous disassembly procedures. Using DOT 3 fluid approved for motor vehicles stands as the only safe brake fluid since alternative fluids damage brakes irreparably to a point where their operation becomes impossible thus putting users at risk for injury. When working with brake fluid people should exercise caution because it contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols that can be dangerous to the body; containing your eyes and washing your hands completely after use and looking for medical care if irritation becomes problematic. Any brake fluid spills must be cleaned quickly with water because they damage painted and plastic materials.