Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Caliper (DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY)
Disassembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from disc brake caliper.
3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper.
1. Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the caliper pistons (2196).
2. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper and force out the caliper pistons to the block of wood.
4. Remove the caliper pistons.
1. Remove the block of wood.
2. Remove the caliper pistons.
5. Remove and discard the piston seals and boots.
6. Remove and discard the bleed screw and cap.
Assembly
1. CAUTION: Do not hone the caliper bores. Caliper pistons are not available for honed caliper bores.
Clean and inspect the caliper pistons and the disc brake caliper.
- Remove dirt and debris.
- Examine the caliper pistons for surface irregularities, scoring or wear. Damaged caliper pistons should be installed new.
- Clean the caliper bores with Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent meeting Ford specification.
- If the caliper bores are corroded or excessively scored, install a new disc brake caliper.
- Lubricate the caliper pistons and piston seals before assembly.
2. CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25- A.
3. Install the caliper piston.
1. Install the piston seal.
2. Install the piston boot on the piston.
3. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal. Insert the caliper piston.
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to cock the caliper piston. Press the caliper piston into the bore.
4. Install a new bleed screw and cap.
5. Install the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
Shield
Removal
1. Remove the brake disc (1125). For additional information, refer to
Disc in this section.
2. Remove the brake disc shield (2K004).
1. Drill out three brake disc shield rivets.
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Rear Disc Brake
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Other materials:
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release
the blade from the arm and pull the
blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm
and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least onc ...
Ignition Coil - Coil On Plug
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information,
refer to Section.
3. NOTE: One ignition coil is shown, and the others are ...
Door - Air Inlet Duct
Removal
1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the vacuum line.
3. Remove the screws and remove the duct.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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