Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wheel spindle (3105).
- is a pin slider, dual piston design.
The front brake discs (1125):
- are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
- are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.
The front brake disc shield (2K005):
- is riveted to the front wheel spindle.
- protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.
The pads:
- are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
- are of a non-asbestos, non-metallic composition.
Front Disc Brake
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Pads
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Other materials:
Differential Case
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Gauge, Clutch Housing
308-021 (T75L-4201-A) or
equivalent
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Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information.
Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant res ...
Spring Lock Coupling
The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a
garter spring inside a circular
cage.
When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female
fitting slips behind the
garter spring inside the cage of th ...
