Ford Mustang Service Manual: Brake System (Diagnosis and Testing)
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 brakes utilize a dual piston brake caliper and disc brake system. The rear brakes utilize a single piston brake caliper and disc brake system. The parking brake system is a mechanical system that is controlled by an independent hand-operated parking brake control and is self-adjusting. A 4-wheel anti-lock brake system or anti-lock brake system with traction control (4WABS) is optional equipment on all models except Cobra. Cobra has ABS and traction control as standard equipment.
- Inspection and Verification
- Visual Inspection Chart
- Vibration When Brakes are Applied
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Component Tests
Brake System (Description and Operation)
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 s ...
Inspection and Verification
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 ...
Other materials:
Pressure
Manual
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols.
Avoid contact with
eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts
eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
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Jacking
Jacking
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a
tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move.
CAUTION: The jack (17080) provided with the vehicle is intended to be
used in an
emergency for c ...
Bushing - Stabilizer Bar
Wheel Studs
Removal
1. Remove the wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel
Hub and Bearing in
this section.
2. Using a press, remove the wheel stud (1107) from the wheel hub.
Installation
1. Using a press, install a new wheel stud.
2. I ...