OEM 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Brake Pads

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Beginning Brake Pads Service and Repair on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis?

  A: The brake pad service requires you to turn off air suspension electrical power through the air suspension switch found in the luggage compartment to avoid accidental air spring changes. Examine the brake fluid level through the master cylinder filler cap by removing it before draining excess fluid up to a half-full reservoir measurement. First elevate the vehicle and afterward detach the wheel together with its attached tire. The inspection of brake pads should begin with checks for wear and contamination and these pads need replacement when they decline to the specified thickness beyond the metal backing plate or rivets. Complete axle pad replacement must occur at this time. The caliper sight hole must be avoided when retracting caliper pistons because it will result in damage. Supporting the caliper in a stable position is the correct approach because hanging the caliper from the brake hose is prohibited. The caliper must be moved from the anchor plate after the removal of its two front disc brake caliper bolts. Measure the brake disc thickness after removing the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip while checking for replacement of the disc if its specifications are not met. Check the disc brake caliper for leaks and boot damage during inspection since further disassembly will be necessary if you find any problems. Take off both pads and stainless steel slippers to measure the pad thickness before throwing away the slippers. Inspection of the disc brake anchor plate requires checking for damage alongside verifying the integrity of guide pin boots and absence of guide pin problems; replace any affected components. During pad installation avoid exposing pad lining material to any contaminant including grease, oil, brake fluid or other substances. Also, install only contamination-free pads. Install clean and good quality stainless steel slippers on the disc brake caliper anchor plate while also installing the pads. Use a wood block or used pad to protect the caliper pistons because you should compress them during installation. Mount the disc brake pad anti-rattle clip before putting the disc brake caliper and its bolts in position without harming the bleeder screw or brake disc shield. Install the wheel assembly then lower the vehicle while filling the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6A-Z-19542-AB that meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A; alternatively you can use DOT 4 Brake Fluid that meets SAE-J1704-DOT 4 specification. Connect the brake master cylinder filler cap after checking that air suspension systems are active and switching the air suspension on for operation check.