The Mercury Villager has one of two types of rear braking systems; CD or drum brakes. The rear disc brake transaction requires thing digit W0133-1707931 to convert the brakes. This stuff is available at any Mercury dealership. Apply this thing and these directions to interchange the rear CD brakes of your Mercury Villager.
Instructions
1. Lift the vehicle from the ground using a car jack. Grease the area of the mounting support that touches the brake pad using silicone based grease. Replace the pads and shims with the new ones. Reuse the brake springs unless they show signs of damage.6.
Remove the wheels from the Villager. Use a torque wrench to loosen the lug nuts. Take off the wheels and set them aside, face up to avoid damage.
3. Disassemble the parking brake and take out the cable bracket bolt. Remove the pin bolts and take off the caliper. Take out the pad springs followed by the brake pads and shims.
4. Wipe the piston and pin holes free of grease, being careful not to spread it to the rotor. Use tool W0133-1707931 to rotate the piston clockwise into the caliper.
5. Evenly support the vehicle on all sides to prevent it from falling. Watch for children and animals that may crawl under the car.2.
Reposition the caliper body in the mounting support. Use a torque wrench to secure the bolts between Twenty eight to Thirty eight ft. lb.
7. Replace the wheels on the Villager and lower it to the ground carefully. Check the brakes for proper functioning.
