Table 1 shows ten common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Mercury Tracer. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (two problems).
Retaining pins that hold brake pads in place are loose, causing contact to the wheel, and eventual separation. Dealer has been notified. More specifically the retaining clips that hold the retaining pins in the front brake assembly snap and fly off of the vehicle when the pins contact the wheel. Read details...
Brake calipers failed. Read details...
Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance; als0, replaced leaking master cylinder. Read details...