Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to or past specification.

Pads

5. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to hang from the rear wheel brake hose (2A442).

Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.

Pads

6. Remove the brake pads.

Pads

7. Remove the slippers.

Pads

8. CAUTION: Use a hub-mount brake lathe if necessary to machine the brake disc.

Measure the brake disc, resurface and or install new as necessary.

Pads

9. Compress the rear disc brake piston and adjuster (2B588) into rear disc brake caliper using Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster.

Pads

    Pads
    Special Tool(s) Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026 (T87P-2588-A) ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Install the brake pads in full axle sets. Do not install new brake pads on only one side of vehicle. Install the new slipper and brake pads. 2. Position the caliper on the anchor ...

    Other materials:

    Assembly
    All steering gears 1. Install the steering gear in the special tools. Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors 2. Install the travel restrictors. Install new travel restrictors as necessary. All steering gears 3. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at t ...

    Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Spacer, Valve Spring Compressor 303 ...

    Valve Springs
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-163 (T81P-6513-A) Material Removal 1. Remove the LH and the RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover-LH and Valve Cover RH in this section. 2. Rotate the crankshaft un ...