Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Caliper (DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY)
Disassembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from disc brake caliper.
3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper.
1. Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the caliper pistons (2196).
2. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper and force out the caliper pistons to the block of wood.
4. Remove the caliper pistons.
1. Remove the block of wood.
2. Remove the caliper pistons.
5. Remove and discard the piston seals and boots.
6. Remove and discard the bleed screw and cap.
Assembly
1. CAUTION: Do not hone the caliper bores. Caliper pistons are not available for honed caliper bores.
Clean and inspect the caliper pistons and the disc brake caliper.
- Remove dirt and debris.
- Examine the caliper pistons for surface irregularities, scoring or wear. Damaged caliper pistons should be installed new.
- Clean the caliper bores with Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent meeting Ford specification.
- If the caliper bores are corroded or excessively scored, install a new disc brake caliper.
- Lubricate the caliper pistons and piston seals before assembly.
2. CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25- A.
3. Install the caliper piston.
1. Install the piston seal.
2. Install the piston boot on the piston.
3. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal. Insert the caliper piston.
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to cock the caliper piston. Press the caliper piston into the bore.
4. Install a new bleed screw and cap.
5. Install the disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
Shield
Removal
1. Remove the brake disc (1125). For additional information, refer to
Disc in this section.
2. Remove the brake disc shield (2K004).
1. Drill out three brake disc shield rivets.
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Rear Disc Brake
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Other materials:
Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this ...
Trim Panel - Door
Removal
All vehicles
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the
tool and the front door
trim panel or damage to the front door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate (14527) aside.
1. Pull at the ser ...
Exhaust Manifold - LH
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. NOTE: Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
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