Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
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. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. .
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.
5. Remove the caliper bolts.
1. Hold the guide pins stationary.
2. Remove and discard the caliper bolts.
6. CAUTION: Do not pry in caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper (2B120), never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
Lift the caliper off the anchor plate (2B292).
7. Remove the pads and the pad slippers.
1. Remove the pads and verify thickness.
2. Remove and discard slippers.
8. Measure the front brake disc thickness.
- Install a new front brake disc (1125) if not within specification.
9. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
10. Inspect the front disc brake anchor plate assembly.
- Check the guide pin boots for damage.
- Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
- Worn or damaged pins should be installed new.
Pads
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 c ...
Installation
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 ...
Other materials:
Deactivation
Deactivation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the
risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployme ...
Refueling
WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries.
To help avoid injuries to you and others:
• Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island.
• Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
• Do not smoke if you are ne ...
Automatic climate control
Note: To use the touchscreen controls, see the Touchscreen climate controls
in the Navigation System chapter.
A. CLIMATE: Control the system through the touchscreen display.
See Touchscreen functions later in this section.
B. Rear defrost: Turns the hea ...