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Centric 908.61039 Disc Brake Kit - Front
Reliable Front Disc Brake Kit for Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar
The Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kit 908.61039 offers a dependable solution for front brake service on Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar models. Designed with quality materials and engineered for consistent performance, this kit provides the essential components needed for effective brake maintenance.
- Includes vented front disc brake rotors for improved heat dissipation
- Brake pads are positively molded with shims to reduce noise and ensure proper fit
- Constructed with Centric premium friction material for reliable stopping power
- Rotors feature a natural iron finish for durability and corrosion resistance
- Sold as a complete 2 wheel disc brake kit for front axle service
Product Line Overview: Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits
The Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits line is designed to meet original equipment specifications, providing a direct replacement for front disc brake components. This product line focuses on delivering consistent quality and fitment for specific vehicle applications, such as the Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation.
Detailed Product Description
This disc brake kit includes vented iron rotors that help manage heat buildup during braking, which is critical for maintaining braking performance and rotor longevity. The brake pads are positively molded and come with shims to minimize vibration and noise, contributing to a smoother braking experience. The friction material used is Centric premium grade, engineered to provide consistent friction and wear characteristics. The natural finish on the rotors offers corrosion resistance without compromising braking efficiency. This kit is specifically designed for front axle service on Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar vehicles, making it a precise fit for these models.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement of worn or warped front disc brake rotors
- Elimination of brake noise caused by pad vibration
- Restoration of braking performance due to degraded friction material
- Addressing uneven brake pad wear on Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar
- Upgrading front brake components to OE grade quality
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure vehicle is securely lifted and supported before beginning brake service
- Clean rotor mounting surface to prevent runout and ensure proper rotor seating
- Check caliper hardware and lubricate slide pins as needed during installation
- Torque all fasteners to manufacturer specifications for safety and performance
- Perform a brake system bleed if necessary to remove air from hydraulic lines
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment standards. The 908.61039 kit undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and consistent performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Centric typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship, providing confidence in the product's reliability for Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar front brake applications.
| Brand | Centric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 908.61039 |
| Position | Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits, Front |
| Brake Pad Construction | Positively Molded With Shims |
| Electronic Wear Sensor | No |
| Friction Material Type | Centric Premium |
| Front Disc Brake Rotor Construction | Vented |
| Rotor Finish | Natural |
| Rotor Material | Iron |
This part fits 43 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Fr 8/14/00; OE Grade Pack; Pad w/o Sensor; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Fr 8/14/00; OE Grade Pack; Pad w/o Sensor; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; exc Sensor; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgrade; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgrade & Sensor; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Fr 8/14/00; OE Grade Pack; Pad w/o Sensor; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgrade; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; exc Sensor; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgrade; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgrade & Sensor; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; 278mm Front Disc; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgrade; To 8/14/00; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |||
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits | |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/o Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | Front | 1 x 300.06480 Front Pads - 2 x 121.61056 Front Discs; Front Pad w/o Sensor; OE Grade Pack; Rear Pad w/ Upgraded Pad & H/ware; Centric OE Grade - 2 Wheel Disc Brake Kits |
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