Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Brake Caliper - Cobra

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

4. Remove the caliper locating pin.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

5. Remove the front brake flow bolt.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

6. Remove the caliper.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

7. Remove the brake pads.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

Installation

1. NOTE: Use new copper washers on front brake flow bolt.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Bleed the caliper.

Brake Caliper - Cobra

    Installation
    1. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper. 2. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins can occur. Install the disc brake c ...

    Brake Caliper Anchor Plate - Cobra
    Removal 1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Brake Pads-Cobra in this section. 2. Remove the anchor plate bolts. Installation 1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse ...

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    Transporting the vehicle
    If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow yo ...

    Installation
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    Bearing Whine
    Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...