Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Brake System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60, Instrument Cluster for schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 97, Daytime Running Lamps for schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
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73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or Equivalent |
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ABS Brake and Pressure Test Kit 107-02350 or Equivalent |
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Tire and Wheel Runout Gauge Set 134-00199 or Equivalent |
- Inspection and Verification
- Vibration When Brakes are Applied
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Component Tests
Brake System (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
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The vehicle is equipped with a vacuum-assisted or a hydro-boost power braking
system.
The braking system is a front-to-rear split hydraulic system.
The front wheel b ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will
cause permanent
damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers ...
Other materials:
Component Test
Carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s) as determined in Inspection and
Verification.
Functional Test I (Buckle and Tongue)
The safety belt buckle and tongue assembly must operate freely during the
latching and unlatching
function. Fasten the safety bel ...
Touchscreen climate controls
Press the CLIMATE hard button to access your climate control features.
Depending on your vehicle line and option package, your climate screen
may look different from the screen shown here.
Climate Control Voice Commands
If you are not viewing the climate co ...
Master Cylinder - Hydro-Boost
Removal
1. Disconnect the fluid level sensor connector.
2. Disconnect the brake tubes.
3. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
4. Remove the brake master cylinder (2140).
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Bleed the brak ...



