Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation)

Front Disc Brake Components

Front Disc Brake

 

Disc Brake Caliper Components

Front Disc Brake

 

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.
    Front Disc Brake
    General Specifications Torque Specifications ...

    Pads
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    Other materials:

    Symptom Chart
    Condition Possible Sources Action The Brakes Pull or Drift Tire air pressure. Wheel alignment. Brake pads. Brake components. Suspension component. Go To Pinpoint Test A . ...

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. 3. Remove the radiator sight shield. 4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir ...

    Flywheel Ring Gear
    Removal 1. Remove the flywheel. 2. WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a correctly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. Tongs must be used or asbestos gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel ring gear. Failure to f ...