Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2010

Constantly having to service brakes on my 1997 Mercury Sable. I have had brake calipers seize up to the point the wheel was too hot to touch and I currently have brake lines rusted out for the second time in about 2 years this is simply unacceptable for such an expensive luxury model and from a safety point of view it is unacceptable to put anything in the way of brake lines that will leak rust or otherwise fail prematurely.

2 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2008

I have read dozens of examples of the same problem posted on this site. It appears that Mercury needs to make a recall. About 6 months ago my brake pedal released the pressure I had on it and went all the way to the floor. I took it into the brake shop and had my hoses, calipers, and break lines all completely replaced. Within 6 months, the exact same thing has happened again. I do not have $500 to spend every six months on a car that is supposed to be reliable and dependable. This is unacceptable.




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