Brake Discs

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Brake Discs
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Using an impact tool without a torque socket will lead to unevenly tightened wheel nuts. This causes brake disc on-vehicle lateral runout and brake roughness.
  1. Inspect the brake discs and measure the brake disc thickness. Record the measurements. Refer to SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
    • If the brake disc is cracked or otherwise damaged, install a new brake disc. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for front brakes or INSTALLATION for rear brakes .
    • If the measurement is below the minimum thickness specification, install a new brake disc. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for front brakes or INSTALLATION for rear brakes .
    • If the diagnosis has revealed vibration in the steering wheel, seat or pedal while braking that varies with vehicle speed, machine the brake disc. Heavily scored brake discs, similar to that caused by pads worn down to the backing plate, should also be machined. In order to machine, discs must be above the minimum thickness specification. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONSΒ  and BRAKE DISC MACHININGΒ .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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