2005 mustang rear caliper tool

If a set of 13 or 14 inch aftermarket performance rotors are being mounted in place of the stock GT rotors, the wheels have to be 18 inches or larger depending on the calipers used. The basic pad replacement procedures goes as follows. Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If necessary, remove some fluid so the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full. This will allow for fluid displacement when you push the front caliper pistons in to accommodate the increased thickness of the new pads.

Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside. Support the brake caliper using a length of wire. Also, do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the brake pads and discard the four spring clips. Note: The original equipment pads have an adhesive backing that causes them to stick to the caliper pistons. This is a noise dampening trick that Ford uses to minimize brake noise. Inspect the brake caliper for leaks or boot damage. High mileage calipers should be rebuilt or replaced. Inspect the brake caliper anchor plate assembly.

Check the guide pins and boots for binding or damage. Lubricate the guide pins with high temperature brake grease. Install a new brake caliper anchor plate if it is worn or damaged. Use a C-clamp or similar tool to compress the caliper pistons into the caliper bore. Protect the pistons and the boots when doing this so they are not damaged. Install four new spring clips, and then install the two new brake pads. If the pads come with rear adhesive shims, be sure to apply them to dampen vibrations.

Or, apply a think layer of brake grease to the backs of the pads for the same purpose. Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install two new guide pin bolts. Tighten to 34 Nm 25 ft. CAUTION: Care must be used when servicing rear brake components if you are not disconnecting the parking brake cable from the brake caliper lever. Carefully position the caliper aside using a suitable support or damage to the parking brake cable end fittings can occur.

Remove the two guide pin bolts from the rear brake caliper, and position the brake caliper aside. Support the caliper with a wire.

Do not attempt to force the rear pistons in with a C-clamp as this can damage the piston mechanism. Inspect the brake caliper. If leaks or damaged boots are found, rebuild or replace the caliper. Check the guide pins and boots for binding and damage. Replace worn or damaged pins. Lubricate the pins with brake grease.

Position the notch in the caliper piston up and down to align with the alignment pin on the brake pad. Install the two new spring clips and the brake pads. Be sure to use any shims that come with the pads, or apply a small amount of brake grease to the backs of the pads.

Dot allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the friction material. Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts until snug. Tighten the RH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence: First tighten the top bolt to 33 Nm 24 ft.

Tighten the LH caliper guide pin bolts in the following sequence: First tighten the bottom bolt to 33 Nm 24 ft. Check the adjustment of the parking brake, and adjust as needed. Adjustments are made by removing a small access cover inside the center console bin. Position the brake handle at the fourth notch, loosen the adjuster nut lock nut, then tighten the main nut as needed to tighten the brake cables. Flush and bleed the brakes using any method you choose power bleeder, vacuum bleeder or manual bleeding.

Flushing is important to remove the old contaminated fluid. Bleeding is essential to remove any trapped air inside the system so your customer will have a firm pedal and normal pedal travel.

Use DOT 3 brake fluid. On the Shelby GT models with the 5. If the ABS unit has been replaced or there is air in the system above the ABS unit, you will have to use a scan tool to bleed the brakes. The scan tool must have software that can access the brake system and cycle the ABS solenoids.

Follow the prompts on the scan tool menu. Finally, pump the brake pedal a few times to make sure the pedal feels firm and has normal travel. There are several kinds of these tools. Don't use the universal "block" style" tool as seen above it's listed for emergency brake piston adjustment, which sounds right, but won't work on your Mustang rear brake replacement.

You can either use the factory Ford special tool , or buy one of the universal rear brake piston tools as seen in the above picture. Contrary to what my local auto parts store guy tried to tell me, these universal emergency brake piston tools that you see below are not designed for the Ford Mustang Emergency brake piston.

Although they look like they might just fit, they won't work on your , ,, or newer Mustang. Using a standard "C" clamp as you would on most front brake calipers to retract the piston can cause permanent damage to the piston and caliper and will not make the piston move inward and instead of a nice simple Mustang rear brake replacement you will be instead performing a caliper replacement. If you have trouble turning the piston inward clockwise make absolutely sure you have disengaged the hand brake AND haven't cranked the adjuster tool too tight.

Note: every three or four turns will require tightening up the threaded part of the tool to keep it flush against the opposite wall of the inside of the caliper. If you need to replace the rotor, it's now a simple matter of pulling it off the wheel studs and replacing it. Once the piston has been retracted, insert the new rear brake pads into their slots in the caliper support housing and carefully place the caliper over them.

Fit the two caliper bolts into their holes and torque them per factory specs. Replace the rear wheels and set the brake pistons, by moving your Mustang back and forth, applying the brakes to stop it. You will feel the difference when the pistons have "set" into the correct position. That's it! You're done your Mustang rear brake replacement. Wasn't that easy? Do Not Use a Universal E-Brake adjustment Tool Contrary to what my local auto parts store guy tried to tell me, these universal emergency brake piston tools that you see below are not designed for the Ford Mustang Emergency brake piston.

And Please Heed My Warning Drive and adjust the parking brake cable using the 10mm deep socket.