Ford Mustang Service Manual: Brake Pads - Cobra

Front Disc Brake (

Description and Operation)

Front Disc Brake Components

 


 

Disc Brake Caliper Components


Disc Brake Caliper Components

 


 

The front disc brake caliper (2B120):


The front disc brake caliper (2B120):

  • bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wheel spindle (3105).
  • is a pin slider, dual piston design.

The front brake discs (1125):

  • are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
  • are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.

The front brake disc shield (2K005):

  • is riveted to the front wheel spindle.
  • protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.

The pads:

  • are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
  • are of a non-asbestos, non-metallic composition.
    Installation
    Removal 1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap (2162). Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478). Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full ...

    Caliper
    Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation) Front Disc Brake Components   Disc Brake Caliper Components   The front disc brake caliper (2B120): bolts to the front disc brake c ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
    Removal 1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new ...

    Removal
    Removal NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle as an assembly. The hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled before being installed into the vehicle. Hydraulic system 1. Unlatch the conver ...

    Air Distribution
    Air Distribution NOTE: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter. There are two sources of air available to the air distribution system: outside air recirculated air Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/ ...