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:

    Stay Pad - Convertible Top
    Removal 1. Remove the convertible top material. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Material in this section. 2. Remove the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Assembly- Rear Window Glass in this section. ...

    Side airbags
    WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the ...

    Transmission (Assembly)
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Remover/Installer, Bearing Tube 308-024 (T75L-7025-B) Re ...