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2006 Mercury Marquis Repair Question


Topics covered: Piston, Parking brake, Brake fluid.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 11, 2012

Rear Brake Pad and Rotor replacement

How do I replace the rear rotor and pads on my grand marquis, I hear you have to do something with
The parking brake screw to remove the rotor. Can you send me a instruction guide with pictures to help me.
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Answer

Replied on July 11, 2012

There is no parking brake incorporated into the caliper on that car. You merely have to push the piston back in. It is recommended to crack the bleeder to prevent pushing the dirty fluid back through the master cylinder.

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Replied on July 11, 2012

Forums say there is a adjuster that you have to turn thats associated with the Emergency Parking Brake. In this video if you fast forward to 4:00 he'll point to and talk about it. http://youtube.com/#/watch?v=UPbS8mpjuMw
Does my 2006 grand marquis require me to do that to remove rear rotor?

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Replied on July 11, 2012

As I have already told you.... no

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Replied on July 11, 2012

Will i need to bleed the brake fluid, if so how do I do it without any help

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Replied on July 11, 2012

If you don't let any air in, you won't have to bleed. The best way is to use a "C" clamp to push the piston back. Crack the bleeder and keep it facing up while you wind it in and close it immediately when the piston reaches bottom and you should be fine.

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Replied on July 12, 2012

What do you mean by "crack the bleeder"?

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Replied on July 12, 2012

Open it slightly.

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Replied on July 12, 2012

Is there a picture to show me what the bleeder looks like?

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Replied on July 12, 2012

All this is telling me that this job really isn't for you. I suggest you take it to a professional for safety concerns.

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Replied on July 15, 2012

I figured out what the bleeder screw was, know when I crack it open how far should I turn the screw when I push the piston back in?

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