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:
Bar - Stabilizer
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if i ...
Assembly
Initial assembly
1. Coat the new differential drive pinion bearing cup(s) with lubricant.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or
equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Using the special tool, install the diff ...
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized
system.
a shift interlock system ...



