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:
Synchronizers
Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
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Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford
specification
ESE-M97B44-A (green color). Others are ...
Spark Plugs
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the powertrain
control mo ...