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:
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Cabin air filter
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times.
This
prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system
without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabi ...
Speakers
Torque Specifications
Speakers
NOTE: Premium sound speakers (18808) are labeled with either 6
OHMS or 8 OHMS.
The coupe has a four-speaker system, with two door-mounted
speakers and two in the package
tray panel (46506).
On the convertibl ...
