2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-
free brake fluid flows, then 
tighten the RH rear bleeder screw and remove the rubber hose. 
6. Continue bleeding the rear of the s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Runout Check —
Brake Disc and Hub 
 CAUTION: The brake disc (1126) runout specification must be met to ensure correct brake 
performance without roughness complaints. 
 CAUTION:

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. If the total indicated runout exceeds the maximum specification, remove the brake disc. For 
additional information, refer to  Section 206 - 03  for front or to 
Section 206 - 04  for rear. 
8. Cle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. If the brake disc TIR is still out of specification, measure and record the thickness of the brake 
disc. If thickness is sufficient to machine the brake disc to the runout specification, go to St

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 206-
03: Front Disc Brake  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications 
Item  Specification 
Disc brake lining wear limit  1.0 mm (0.040 in) 
Disc thickness (Mustang/Mu

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Front Disc Brake 
Front Disc Brake Components 
Disc Brake Caliper Components  SECTION 206-
03: Front Disc Brake  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item  Part Number  Description

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual The front disc brake caliper (2B120): 
�zbolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wheel spindle 
(3105). 
�z is a pin slider, dual piston design. 
The front