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:

    Steering Column Shaft
    Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: The actuator adjustment tool included with the replacement actuator kit must be used when installing the supercharger bypass vacuum actuator. Failure to correctly adjust the actuator will result in incorrect operation of the supercharg ...

    General operating tips
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