Tuesday, October 25, 2011

How to change break pads on a 1999 Mercury Marquis. How do I get the caliper off?

I need to know how to get the calipers off of a 1999 Mercury marquis so I can change the brake pads and have the rotorys turned.How to change break pads on a 1999 Mercury Marquis. How do I get the caliper off?Assuming you are referring to the front brakes, remove the two 13mm caliper bolts that secure the caliper to the caliper bracket. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the caliper off the pads. Using a 1/2%26quot; drive socket with a johnson bar, remove the two 18mm bolts that secure the brake pad and caliper support bracket to the steering knuckle. Remove the brake rotor. Repeat steps for other side. Installation is the reverse of removal. Hope this helps.How to change break pads on a 1999 Mercury Marquis. How do I get the caliper off?after removing the wheel you will see two 11/16 bolts right on the front side of the caliper remove them and the caliper will come off.How to change break pads on a 1999 Mercury Marquis. How do I get the caliper off?Remove tire and you will see big bolts on inside remove bolts , Rotor should come right off, To go back on remove master cylinder cap or loosen with a C-clamp depress piston all the way back it has to all the way back replace rotor replace caliper tighten bolts , hope this helps.