Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disc

Removal

1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292). For additional information, refer to Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section.

2. Match mark the hub (1104) and the brake disc (1125).

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3. If necessary, remove and discard the keeper nuts.

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4. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be easily removed, apply Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ- 19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A to the mating surfaces.

Remove the brake disc from the hub.

Installation

1. Clean rust and foreign material from the mating surfaces of the hub and brake disc.

  • Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent to clean the brake disc and hub.

2. Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A to the hub flange.

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3. Align the match marks and install the brake disc.

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4. Install the anchor plate (2B292). 5. Check the total indicated runout (TIR).

    Brake Caliper Anchor Plate
    Removal 1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Pads in this section. 2. Remove the anchor plate (2B292). 1. Remove and discard the anchor plate bolts. 2. Remove the ...

    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. ...

    Other materials:

    Toe Adjustment - Front
    1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel. 2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat. 3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instr ...

    Bearing Whine
    Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...

    Flywheel Runout Check
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or equivalent 1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the clutch disc contact surface. 2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...