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:
Toe Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends while
loosening the nuts.
2. Rotate the toe link to the correct toe setting.
3. Tighten the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends wh ...
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...
Stabilizer Bar
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 must be installed if installation becomes nec ...



