Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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
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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. ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive ...
Hydraulic Control Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(14301).
2. Disconnect the anti-lock-brake control module electrical connector.
3. NOTE: The 4 wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) with traction
control is shown , the
4WABS without traction control system is ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...