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Rear pad replacement - 1999 Mercury Sable

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The caliper has 2 bolts that must be removed and the caliper then comes out.you will after removing the old pads need a caliper piston compressor tool or the new pads will not fit.If you want to remove the rotors,you will need to undo the caliper bracket bolts and remove the bracket.Then the rotor will have to be hit a few times in the center by the studs with a hammer to knock it loose.Be careful not to hit the studs,as the threads can be damaged.Apply a silicone brake lube to the metal pad backing plate and lube the caliper slide pins after cleaning the old lube off.Do not use never sieze on brake parts.Be careful not to get brake lube on any pad surface.use a brake cleaner to remove it if you do.Shims have to be used if they are equipped with them or the brake pads will vibrate.

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