2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from the edge of the disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the rotor.

Excessive later...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 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: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 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 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Continental, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, LS, Marauder, Mustang (Except Cobra), Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Inspection -> Installation -> Mustang Cobra -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake hydraulic 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

Removal
  • Remove brake fluid until reservoir is half full.
  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension service switch to Off position.
  • On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then remove ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Troubleshooting -> Pre-Test Checks
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Pre-Test Checks

  • Verify parking brake is completely released. If parking brake is applied, "Brake" lamp will be illuminated.
  • Check brake fluid. As fluid level drops, red "Brake" lamp will illuminate. If fluid level continues to fall, amber "Check Anti-Lock Brake" lamp will illuminate and anti-lock function will be inhibited.
  • Verify all of the following connectors are properly connected and in good operating condition:
    • Connector of...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Parking Brake Linings, Replace

Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake rotor.
  • Remove brake shoe adjusting screw spring, then the brake shoe adjusting screw.
  • Remove brake shoe hold down springs.
  • Remove parking bake shoe and linings.
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 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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