brake fluid FORD MUSTANG 2003 Owner's Guide

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Hydraulic Leak Check
1. NOTE: Brake fluid is water soluble and it is possible that all evidence of fluid leakage has been
washed off if the vehicle has been operated in the rain or snow.
Make sure the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) is full.
2. Apply the brakes several times and make sure the brake pedal (2455) feel is not spongy. If necessary, bleed the system. For additional information, refer to Bleeding — System in this
section.
3. If the reservoir level is dropping, inspect the brake components, fittings and lines to locate the source of the leak.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pads
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. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the
metal backing plate or rivets. Install pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.
5. Remove the caliper bolts. 1. Hold the guide pins stationary.
2. Remove and discard the caliper bolts.
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10. Inspect the front disc brake anchor plate assembly.
zCheck the guide pin boots for damage.
z Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
z Worn or damaged pins should be installed new.
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. Klj . 4 ba
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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.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
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. Klj . 6 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
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.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caliper
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes, get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is
spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash it with water immediately.
Disconnect the front brake hose (2078). 1. Remove the front brake flow bolt.
2. Disconnect the front brake hose.
3. Remove and discard the copper washers. Plug the front brake hose.
4. Remove the caliper bolts. 1. Hold the guide pins stationary.
2. Remove the caliper bolts.
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4. Bleed the caliper. For additional information, refer to
Section 206 - 00 .
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
6. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) 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 (2162).
7. Check the brake system operation. Klj . 4 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Caliper
Disassembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this
section.
2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from disc brake caliper.
3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper. 1. Place a block of wood between the caliper bridge and the caliper pistons (2196).
2. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper and force out the caliper pistons to the block of wood.
4. Remove the caliper pistons. 1. Remove the block of wood.
2. Remove the caliper pistons.
5. Remove and discard the piston seals and boots.
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2.
CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been
allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean High Performance DOT 3
Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542- AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA- M6C25-
A.
3. Install the caliper piston. Klj . 3 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Disc Brake
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
The rear disc brake system consists of:
zsolid, full- cast brake disc (2C026).
z hydraulically activated rear disc brake caliper (2552).
z integral mechanically (cable) operated parking brake mechanism that is self- adjusting.
Rear Disc Brake System Components SECTION 206-
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1 2552 Rear disc brake caliper
2 2C028 Brake disc shield
3 N606675-
S2 Bolt (3 req'd each side)
4 1104 Wheel hub
5 2C026 Brake disc
6 4B423 Rear wheel hub retainer
7 W623485-S2 Nut (2 req'd each side)
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