Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper.

Caliper

2. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins can occur.

Install the disc brake caliper.

1. Hold the guide pins stationary.

2. Install the caliper bolts.

Caliper

3. NOTE: Use new copper washers.

Install the front brake hose.

Caliper

4. Bleed the caliper.

5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

6. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Install brake master cylinder filler cap (2162).

7. Check the brake system operation.

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly ...

    Brake Caliper - Cobra
    Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip. 4. Remove the caliper locating pin. 5. Remove the front brake ...

    Other materials:

    Sensor - Rear
    Removal 1. Remove the rear passenger seat. 2. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. 4. Remove the rear anti-lock brake sensor harness from the floor pan. 5. Remove the anti-lock brake senso ...

    Hydraulic Brake Actuation (Description and Operation)
      CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate contamination of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. New rubber components must be installed in the hydraulic brake system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic ...

    Component Tests
    Drive Belt Noise/Flutter Drive belt chirp occurs due to pulley misalignment or excessive pulley runout. It can be the result of a damaged pulley or an incorrectly aligned pulley. To correct, determine the area where the noise comes from. Check each of the p ...