Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation)
Front Disc Brake Components
Disc Brake Caliper Components
The front disc brake caliper (2B120):
- bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wheel spindle (3105).
- is a pin slider, dual piston design.
The front brake discs (1125):
- are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
- are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.
The front brake disc shield (2K005):
- is riveted to the front wheel spindle.
- protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.
The pads:
- are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
- are of a non-asbestos, non-metallic composition.
Front Disc Brake
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Pads
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Other materials:
Hydro-Boost Bleeding
1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally
self-bleeding, and the
following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster.
Normal operation
of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air.
Fill the p ...
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels s ...
Cylinder Head LH
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
Installer, Power Steering Pump
Pulley
211-009
Material
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