OEM Mercury Milan Brake Caliper

Mercury Milan Brake Caliper Parts and Q&A

• Caliper, Rear Driver Side
  6E5Z-2553-C
  Q: How to remove and replace the brake caliper on Mercury Milan?

  A:

  The brake caliper removal process starts with the use of manufacturer-specification clean brake fluid while discarding used fluid as this prevents material damage and contamination during the replacement procedure. Read all caution warnings from the product label before consulting a medical professional during an emergency. In case of brake fluid spillage on painted or plastic components it is essential to immediately clean the affected area with water. First properly remove the wheel along with its tire before moving onto the brake caliper flow bolt and placing the hose in safe storage before discarding the two copper washers. The flow bolt requires torque up to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) when installing. A proper reinstallation requires you to tighten the two brake caliper guide pin bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). A brake caliper replacement will be needed when a leaking or damaged caliper piston boot is discovered. Position the boot correctly on the anchor plate extension edge to prevent contamination because the boot features a built-in lip which seats beneath the plate extension. Exercise proper caution while installing the brake caliper hose by preventing any hose twisting. The process for installation includes reverse removal steps combined with new copper washers that require brake caliper bleeding.
• Caliper, Rear Passenger Side
  6E5Z-2552-C
  Q: How to service and repair the rear brake caliper on Mercury Milan?

  A:

  The service and repair operations for the rear brake caliper must start with a vehicle in neutral position and hanging from a hoist. The brake caliper service requires disconnecting the Parking Brake Cable in several steps such as pulling the lever to expose its cable, cable conduit packing removal, followed by cutting the cable at its brake caliper attachment. The service requires you to remove the brake caliper flow bolt while setting aside the brake hose with two discarded copper washers. Disassemble the two guide bolts from the brake caliper while removing the brake caliper itself. The installation of a new disc brake caliper should be performed when a leaking or damaged caliper piston boot is detected. To install the brake caliper properly position the piston notch toward the inboard brake pad pin slot before securely fastening it with guide bolts tightened to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm). The brake hose installation requires two new copper washers followed by tight installation of the brake caliper flow bolt at 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). To reinstall the parking brake cable to the brake caliper start by pulling the parking brake lever until it connects with its designated position and install the conduit retaining clip over the exposed cable section. After splitting up the brakes you need to drain the fluid before making several cycles of the parking brake to verify it works as intended and ultimately test the brakes to check for proper performance. The use of approved DOT 3 brake fluid and eye and surface protection against contamination are essential to maintain brake components' health. Expectant users must wash any spills right away with water since eye exposure or painted or plastic surface contact must be avoided.