Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.

Pads

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.

Pads

6. Remove the brake pads.

Pads

7. Remove the slippers.

Pads

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.

Pads

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

Pads

    Pads
    Special Tool(s) Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026 (T87P-2588-A) ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Install the brake pads in full axle sets. Do not install new brake pads on only one side of vehicle. Install the new slipper and brake pads. 2. Position the caliper on the anchor ...

    Other materials:

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the valve and pistons will result. Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise. 2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    NOTE: Reinstall or install new evaporative emission hose clamps removed or damaged during testing procedures. PINPOINT TEST A: DTC P0442 SMALL LEAK IN EVAP SYSTEM Test Step Result / Action to Take NOTE: Condition P0442 DTC set: less than 0.62 ...

    Heater Core Backflushing
    Special Tool(s) Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit 164-R3662 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent ESR-M14P7-A Motorcraft Premium ...