Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 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
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Pads
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Other materials:
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool and a press, remove first gear, the output shaft rear
bearing ...
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.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and ...
Unique Calibration
The Emissions/CAFE/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning
these calibration
numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar
vehicles to differentiate tires,
drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibrat ...
