Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation

Removal

1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to or past specification.

5. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to hang


5. 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 caliper aside.

6. Remove the brake pads.


6. Remove the brake pads.

7. Remove the slippers.


7. Remove the slippers.

8. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the


8. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the brake disc.

Measure the brake disc, resurface and or install new as necessary.

9. Compress the rear disc brake piston and adjuster (2B588) into rear disc


9. Compress the rear disc brake piston and adjuster (2B588) into rear disc brake caliper using Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster.

Installation


    Removal
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