Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's side wheel bearing has failed 3 times in 4 months. Each time requiring the bearing to be replaced, as well as the brake pads and rotors.
When vehicle was being driven and brakes were applied a usual grinding noise occurred. Noise occurred due to type of brake pads that vehicle was manufactured with. Please give any further details.