Marauder: COMPLETE Brake System Refresh on a Panther Chassis - Mercury Marauder How-To

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 01:10 - Introduction
01:10 - 05:57 - Master Cylinder Parts Challenges
05:57 - 10:06 - Parts and Special Tools Needed
10:06 - 23:18 - Master Cylinder Replacement
23:18 - 34:19 - Brake Fluid Flush Process
34:19 - 52:26 - Front - Lines, Rotors, Calipers, and Pads
52:26 - 01:05:44 - Rear - Lines, Rotors, Calipers, and Pads
01:05:44 - 01:14:43 - Bleeding - ABS and Manual Bleeds
01:14:43 - 01:17:03 - Bedding in Brakes Process
01:17:03 - 01:17:55 - Conclusion
We show how to do a full brake system rehab / refresh on this 2003 Mercury Marauder. See more at end! In meantime, here's some Parts and Tools Details:
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PARTS:
Brakes/Rotors/Caliper Kit Used:
PowerStop KC1365-26 - Z26 Street Warrior Brake Pad and Rotor kit with Red Powdercoated Calipers - FRONT and REAR:
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Brake Fluid - Recommend 3 quarts minimum for the full job here. Here are options for Synthetic Fluid I've used - can choose from:
Lucas Oil 10826 Brake Fluid - 1 Quart (Used on this job)
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Alternative: Johnsen's 2232 Premium DOT-3 Brake Fluid - 32 oz
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Brake Hoses:
Front Left: RAYBESTOS BH382469
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Front Right: RAYBESTOS BH382468
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Rear Left: RAYBESTOS BH382483
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Rear Right: RAYBESTOS BH382531
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Master Cylinder Options:
Cars WITH Traction Control
OEM Ford (6W1Z-2140-AA) - www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/...
Aftermarket: Raybestos MC390702 - www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Cars WITHOUT Traction Control
OEM Ford (6W1Z-2140-BA) - www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/...
Aftermarket: Raybestos MC390693 - www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
TOOLS:
Motive Power Bleeder - NOTE, I believe after research that the Motive European Adapter actually fits a standard set of master cylinder threads across many makes. I've not purchased it yet, but will. For now, I BELEIVE this will work natively on the Marauder but cann't validate it as of posting this.
So I recommend:
Motive Products 0100 European Power Bleeder 2-Quart Tank with Hose and Adapter
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And this is the Universal Adapter, that works in case that adapter in that kit doesn't fit:
Motive Products 1101 Round Universal Adapter
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Note that the Motive 0107 kit, and the corresponding 1107 Late Model Ford Adapter does not fit the Marauder. It did work on my 2001 F250, but so far not on the Marauder or other newer Fords I've tried. I will update this description once I order the Euro adapter and confirm it fits!
TOOLS:
Master Cylinder Bleed Kit:
Dorman 14151 Master Cylinder Bleeder Kit - NOTE I did not have a good experience with the quality of the fittings in this kit! It worked, and is cheap though...
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A Higher Quality MC Bleed kit if you want to invest, this is a much nicer setup:
Thexton THE803X Bleeder Kit
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Line Stoppers:
8MILELAKE Steel Line Stopper Kit - amzn.to/46l3H9g
Crows foot Flare Adapters - If you want to torque your flares:
Sunex 9710M 3/8-Inch Drive Metric Crowfoot Flare Nut Wrench Set (Set I have)
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Single 13mm - Sunex 971013 13mm Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrench
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Torque Wrenches:
TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Dual-Direction Click Torque Wrench (10-150 in.-lb.) | TRQ21101
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TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb.) | 24330
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Set: TEKTON 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench Set (3-Piece) | TRQ99901
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Impacts Used in Video:
Makita XWT14Z: amzn.to/3RvXLGg
Makita XWT12ZB - (older model): amzn.to/3ER2gmU
Many steps also apply to 2004 Marauders, but also other 2003 and up Panther Chassis cars, including the Ford Crown Vic (Victoria) , Mercury Grand Marquis, and the Lincoln Town Car. This may also apply to some pre-2003 Panther cars as well, but you'll need to validate with your service data. This video is specific to the 03 Marauder shown.
We will replace the master cylinder, flush the fluid with new synthetic dot3 brake fluid, replace the brake calipers, brake rotors, and brake pads, and then do a full system bleed including using FORSCAN to do an ABS bleed.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The best place to get Ford parts is from Green Sales in Cincinnati Oh. They do ship. They also all of Ford's discontinued parts.

[@nathanielmackinnon6738]

Your marauders nice an clean. Great job. I have a marauder and thinking about doing the same set up. Is it a night a day difference vs oem brakes a rotors thanks!