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:
Brake Caliper Support Bracket
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to
hang from the rear
wheel brake hose (2A442)
Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts and position the ...
Pinpoint Test H: LFC 32/DTC B1932 - Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance High
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the resistance for the
driver air bag ignitor by measuring
the resistance between pins 3 and 4. If the RCM detects high resistance
between these pins, it will
store a diagnostic trouble code ...
Transmission (Removal)
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Disconnect the cigar lighter
electrical connector, then
lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the upper gearshift lever.
4. Remove ...