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:
Pinpoint Tests - OSC Equipped Vehicles
Special Tool(s)
Breakout Box, EEC-V Control
System
418-049 (T94L-50-EEC-V) or
equivalent
MLP-TR Cable
418-F107 (007-00111) or
equivalent
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224
New Generation STAR (NGS)
T ...
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, have an authorized dealer install a new tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
WARNING: See Tire Press ...
Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp
20C
164-R0721 or equivalent
NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak
tracer dye incorporated into
the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
ye ...
