OEM 2000 Ford Mustang Brake Pads

2000 Ford Mustang Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front brake pads on 2000 Ford Mustang?

  A: The brake pad servicing process starts with brake master cylinder filler cap removal to check brake fluid in the reservoir after fluid removal to bring it halfway. First lift the vehicle and apply support before taking off both wheels and tires together. New pads have to get installed only when worn out pads exceed their designated maximum thickness beyond the metal backing plate or rivets while using complete axle sets since the inspection must evaluate both pad wear and contamination levels. Stop the calipers by anchoring the guide pins securely then dispose of the current bolts. The practices of retracting pistons by looking through the caliper sight hole or allowing the caliper to depend from the brake hose will damage caliper components so always provide proper support. Carefully remove the caliper from its anchor plate position before extracting the pads alongside their slippers while checking both pad thicknesses and throwing away the slippers. A new front brake disc replacement is necessary whenever the disc thickness measurement shows outside specified values. To prevent disk brake caliper failure check the unit for leaks and boot damages so you can dismantle it for repair. The anchor plate guide pins must be checked for binding and boot damage then worn or damaged parts replaced. The installation process should avoid material contamination by keeping pad lining contacts free from brake fluid, oil and grease and other chemicals provided by the pad kit hardware must be installed. Install new pad slippers by using a wood block or used pad to protect the caliper pistons and boots when compressing them. Install the disc brake caliper through guide pin holes keeping pins fixed while installing the caliper bolts. Place all anti-rattle springs correctly in their caliper positions before disc caliper installation. Proceed by installing the wheel and tire assembly followed by lowering the vehicle while you fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid certified by Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A before reinstalling the brake master cylinder filler cap. Finally, inspect the brake operation.