2002 Mercury Sable sqeaking brakes

2002 MERCURY SABLE
71,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FBRK0505
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Even when applying slight pressure on the brajes, they make a sqeaking kind sound and aslight trembling feel with the steering wheel.
Dealer says that they have to replace main brake cylinder (?) - cost approx 500.-
Is this the right answer to the problem?
May 4, 2008 at 1:57 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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doesnt sound right to me. get a second opinion. sounds like a warped rotor and or bad pads.
May 4, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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MERLIN2021
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I agree, But how is the pedal hieght? Sables and Taurus' are rotor eaters! Replace the pads with ceramic ones, and use the silver or gold anti-sieze compound on the parts that contact the calipers...
May 10, 2008 at 6:31 AM
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