2001 Mercury Sable Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Mercury Sable

  • 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX

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 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
  • If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
  • If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
  • Remove hub nut cover and discard.
  • Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
  • Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
  • Remove shoe hold-do...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Sable 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: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX

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 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Continental, Sable & Taurus -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car
  • Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in system.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all required electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
  • Remove two bolts which attach proportioning valve bracket to brake master cylinder. Secure proportioning valve and tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
  • Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brak...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1999 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2002 Cougar -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 2000 -> 2001-02 -> 2003 -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Hydro-Boost System -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Vacuum Type System
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX

Power Booster, Replace

Continental
  • Remove battery, then disconnect speed control actuator electrical connector.
  • Remove two retaining nuts and speed control actuator cable and position aside.
  • Remove two strut tower brace nuts and brace.
  • Remove windshield wiper motor, then rubber grommet from lower cowl panel.
  • Remove lower cowl panel nut and bolts, then lower cowl panel.
  • Disconnect power brake booster check valve, then master cylinder.
  • Remove retaining nut and evaporative emission canister purge valve.
  • Disconnect EVAP electrical connector, then vacuum hoses.
  • Remove instrument close...

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