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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+.
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+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Type -> Brakes Grab -> Erratic Booster Operation, Binding, Grabbing Or Sticking -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> No Power Assist
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Complaints about power brake operation should be handled as if two separate systems exist. Inspect for faults in the hydraulic system first. If it is satisfactory, start inspecting the power brake circuit. For a quick inspection of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position.
Another inspection begins with installation of a suitable pressure gauge in the brake hydraulic system. Take a reading with the engine Off and the power unit n...
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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 -> Adjustments -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mustang -> Parking Brake -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
- Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs., foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
- Place transmission in Neutral, then raise and support vehicle.
- With parking brake control in Off position, grasp pensioner around housing. Using an hook tool place end into rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with tool and support pensioner.
- The pensioner spring will take up cable slack and reload cables, while holding pensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If clip ...
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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 -> Rotor Replacement -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus
Removal
- Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as outlined under "Caliper Service." Do not disconnect flexible hose unless caliper requires service. Support caliper with wire or tie strap so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
- Remove rear disc support bracket to wheel knuckle bolts, then the rear disc support bracket and brake shoes and linings.
- Remove two nuts, then the rotor from rear hub.
Installation
- If installing new rotor, remove protective coating from rotor with suitable carburetor cleaner.
- Lubricate rear hub pilot diameter w...
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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+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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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 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if required.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scr...
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