2000 Mercury Sable removing rotors

2000 MERCURY SABLE
100,850 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM DARDEN
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How do I remove the front rotors?
They have only been on the front for about 3 years.
I live in a remote area, with a lot of twisties, and elevation changes.
I had ceramic pads put on when the old ones were replaced.
Could that cause the wheel to almost litterly jerk out of my hands.
I want to get them turned.
Whether the shop will do that will determine whether I get them replaced.
I think that I used your site before, and had confusion on how to find your answer.
I made a donation at the end.
If you feel that my donation is not reasonable, let me know.
Are you the same people?
Thank You
Tom darden
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi fairly straight forward job jack up ,support remove caliper by taking out two pin bolts, see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_562.jpg

Then remove two bolts holding anchor plate to steering knuckle, rotor will pull off may need light tap. Hope this helps Thanks for donate
Aug 11, 2010 at 12:10 PM
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TOM DARDEN
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Will there be any issue with the calipers starting to compress?
Aug 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Not unless caliper is faulty being dual piston ues old pad and C clamp to compress both at same time
Aug 12, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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Make sure to remove the brake master cylinder cap when you do this and also remove excess old fluid that will surely fall out. A vacuum pump works wonders, but a simple paper towel dip is good for the cheap.

Also after you reassemble everything, make sure to pump the brakes before turning on the car. Then with the Emergency Brake "ON" turn the engine on and continue to pump those brakes. Not sure what it is about these cars, but if you don't do this, you won't have brake pressure and could go backwards into a tree or your neighbors front door.

After you have hard pressure and can feel it tight, release the E Brake, and back up slowly to further pressurize the system.
Aug 12, 2010 at 8:06 PM