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We have info for following modifications of 2000 Mercury Cougar

  • 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. Inspect wheel bearings and repack if required.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

If caliper is removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and bores with compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears, replace as required.

Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can be cleaned with crocus clo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An automatic adjuster in th...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

If the ABS warning lamp indicates a malfunction, diagnostic trouble codes are present and should be retrieved prior to ABS service. Diagnostic trouble codes may be retrieved using a Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) tester or a suitable OBD II scan tool. The data link connector is lo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hyd...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Continental, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, LS, Marauder, Mustang (Except Cobra), Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Disassemble -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Inspection -> Mustang Cobra -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Replacement

On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.

Continental, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, LS, Marauder, Mustang (Except Cobra), Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & Town Car

Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.

  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension service switch to Off position.
  • On...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.

It may sometime become required to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves and render them inoperative.

Flushing is performed at e...

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