2003 FORD MUSTANG brake

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
3. With an assistant inside the vehicle, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Pull the parking brake cable and equalizer rearward.
5. CAUTION: Do not remove the steel pin until the parking brake cable and
equalizer/rear cable and conduits are connected to the parking brake control. Pin
removal releases the tension in the ratchet wheel causing the spring to unwind and
release tension. Insert a steel pin through holes in the lever to the ratchet wheel. SECTION 206-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Parking Brake Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
3. Remove the parking brake control studs.
4. NOTE: Self adjust pawl must be off to allow wind up.
Place the control handle in the fully downward position, then pull the control handle forward to
wind- up the self- adjusting mechanism.
5. Insert a steel pin through hole in the lever to the ratchet wheel, then carefully release the spring tension onto the pin.
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6.
NOTE: Keep tension on the cable so cable end does not fall out of equalizer.
Disconnect the parking brake cable.
Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure cable ends are attached to the equalizer.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cable and Conduit —
Front
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release in this section.
2. Disconnect the parking brake rear cables and conduits.
3. Remove the parking brake control nuts.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cable and Conduit
Removal
NOTE:
The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar.
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release in this section.
2. Disconnect the parking brake rear cable and conduit.
3. Using a 13 mm (0.52 in) box- end wrench, depress the conduit retaining prongs and remove the
parking brake rear cable and conduit.
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4. Remove the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the routing clip bolts.
5. Disconnect the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the parking brake lever (2A637).
6. Remove the clip from the rear disc brake caliper (2552). Klj . 2 ba
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7. Remove the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the rear disc brake caliper.
Installation 1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Klj . 3 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 206-
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Description Nm lb-
ft Brake master cylinder nuts 25 19
Brake pedal bracket nuts 25 19
Brake pedal bracket bolt 23 17
Brake fluid control valve 19 15
Hydraulic tube connections 17 13
Brake fluid control valve bracket nut 14 11 Klj . 1 ba
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