Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install new pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.
5. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.
6. Remove the caliper locating pin.
7. Remove the caliper.
8. Remove the brake pads.
9. Measure the brake disc thickness.
- Install a new brake disc if not within specification.
10. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
11. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots.
Compress the caliper pistons (2196).
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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. ...
Caliper
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Other materials:
Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The convertible top will only operate with the parking brake engaged
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Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut,
Restraints Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing,
replacing, ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...