Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.

Install the pads.

1. Install the new pad slippers.

2. Install the pads.

Pads

2. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.

Compress the caliper pistons (2196).

Pads

3. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper.

Pads

4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front brake disc shield.

Install the disc brake caliper.

1. Hold the guide pins stationary.

2. Install the caliper bolts.

Pads

5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Install brake master cylinder filler cap.

8. Inspect brake operation.

    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. Ra ...

    Brake Pads - Cobra
    Removal 1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 4. CAUTI ...

    Other materials:

    Automatic transmission
    WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in position P. Turn the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coas ...

    Cylinder Head
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust Side) 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Compressor, Valve Spring (Intake Side) 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR) Compressor, ...

    Piston - Selection
    NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston. 1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore. 2. NOTE: For precision fit, new pistons are divided into three categories within each size ...