Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Brake Pads - Cobra
Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install new pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.

5. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.

6. Remove the caliper locating pin.

7. Remove the caliper.

8. Remove the brake pads.

9. Measure the brake disc thickness.
- Install a new brake disc if not within specification.

10. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

11. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.
Compress the caliper pistons (2196).

Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other
contaminants to contact the
pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.
NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits. ...
Caliper
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Other materials:
Forward Clutch Cylinder
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Compressor, Clutch Spring
307-096 (T81P-70235-A)
Protector, Transmission
Forward Clutch Outer Fluid
Seal
307-423
M ...
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...
Seal
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Transmission
Extension Housing Oil Seal
308-227 (T94P-7657-A)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Bushing
307-001 (TOOL-1175-AC) or
Equivalent
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEU ...
