Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits.

Install the pads.

1. Install the new pad slippers.

2. Install the pads.

Pads

2. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.

Compress the caliper pistons (2196).

Pads

3. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper.

Pads

4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front brake disc shield.

Install the disc brake caliper.

1. Hold the guide pins stationary.

2. Install the caliper bolts.

Pads

5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Install brake master cylinder filler cap.

8. Inspect brake operation.

    Removal
    1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap (2162). Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478). Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full. 2. Ra ...

    Brake Pads - Cobra
    Removal 1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 4. CAUTI ...

    Other materials:

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear. 2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage. CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent damage to the shaft or gears. Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...

    Rear Bumper Cover
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel covers. 2. Remove the seven rear bumper cover nuts. 3. Remove the fuel drain hose. 4. Remove the four bumper cover screws (two each side). 5. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rea ...

    Component Tests
    Brake Booster 1. Check the hydraulic brake system for leaks or insufficient fluid. 2. With the transmission (7003) in NEUTRAL, stop the engine (6007) and apply the parking brake control (2780). Apply the brake pedal several times to exhaust all va ...