Ford Mustang Service Manual: Caliper (Disassembly and Assembly)

Rear Disc Brake (

Description and Operation)

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 persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

The rear disc brake system consists of:

  • solid, full-cast brake disc (2C026).
  • hydraulically activated rear disc brake caliper (2552).
  • integral mechanically (cable) operated parking brake mechanism that is self-adjusting.

Rear Disc Brake System Components

 


 

Caliper (Removal and Installation)


    Shield
    Rear Disc Brake (Description and Operation) WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contac ...

    Parking Brake and Actuation
    Torque Specifications ...

    Other materials:

    Index Card
    Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation) Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshne ...

    Brake Disc Machining
    Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation) Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshne ...

    Removal
    Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the bra ...