Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes, get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash it with water immediately.

Disconnect the front brake hose (2078).

1. Remove the front brake flow bolt.

2. Disconnect the front brake hose.

3. Remove and discard the copper washers. Plug the front brake hose.

Caliper

4. Remove the caliper bolts.

1. Hold the guide pins stationary.

2. Remove the caliper bolts.

Caliper

5. Lift the caliper off the anchor plate (2B292).

Caliper

6. Inspect the disc brake caliper.

  • If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

Caliper

    Caliper
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    Installation
    1. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper. 2. CAUTION: Make sure guide pin boots are correctly seated or damage to guide pins can occur. Install the disc brake c ...

    Other materials:

    Cable and Conduit - Front
    Removal 1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tens ...

    Switch - Seat Regulator Control
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the screws and position the seat regulator control switch aside. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the seat regulator control swit ...

    Disconnect
    1. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clip (19E746), if equipped. 2. Fit the special tool to the spring lock coupling. 3. Push the tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the A/C tube lock coupling spring (19E576). 4. Pull the sprin ...