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.

Brake Pads - Cobra

5. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.

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6. Remove the caliper locating pin.

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7. Remove the caliper.

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8. Remove the brake pads.

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9. Measure the brake disc thickness.

  • Install a new brake disc if not within specification.

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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.

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11. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.

Compress the caliper pistons (2196).

Brake Pads - Cobra

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 ...