Mercury Mountaineer Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Mercury Mountaineer seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Mountaineer keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Mercury Mountaineer is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Mercury Mountaineer together.

What Is Included in the Mercury Mountaineer Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Mercury Mountaineer includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Mountaineer, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Mercury Mountaineer piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Mountaineer caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Mercury Mountaineer, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Mountaineer, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Mercury Mountaineer application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Mercury Mountaineer

A caliper kit is the right call for the Mercury Mountaineer in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Mountaineer are already compromised. During a high-mileage Mountaineer overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Mercury Mountaineer are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Mountaineer brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Mercury Mountaineer.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Mercury Mountaineer

New OEM-specification calipers for the Mercury Mountaineer are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Mountaineer vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Mercury Mountaineer housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Mountaineer replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Mercury Mountaineer Is Due

• Mercury Mountaineer pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Mountaineer worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Mercury Mountaineer with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Mountaineer brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Mercury Mountaineer caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Mountaineer corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Mercury Mountaineer Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Mercury Mountaineer are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Mountaineer are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Mercury Mountaineer exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mercury Mountaineer Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Mercury Mountaineer at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Mercury Mountaineer has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Mountaineer. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Mountaineer caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Mercury Mountaineer after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Mercury Mountaineer to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Mountaineer must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Mercury Mountaineer.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Mercury Mountaineer kit?

A new caliper for the Mercury Mountaineer has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Mountaineer housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Mercury Mountaineer applications.