1990 Ford Mustang Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level, due to a chemical break down during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure.Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.

The brake shoe and lining assemblies should be replaced if the lining is ...

• Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the caliper, surfaces of the disc and external surfaces of the hub, during service procedures. Handling the brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
• If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
• During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, exercise care so as not to interfere ...

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems.

The bleeding operation itself is fairly well standardized. First step in all cases is cleaning the dirt from the filler cap before removing it from the master cylinder. This should be done thoroughly.

Pressure bleeding is fastest because the master cylinder doesn't have to be refilled several times, and the job can be done by one man. To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required ...

REMOVAL

Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort

Before removing calipers, mark left and right hand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.

• Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Loosen brake tube fitting which connects brake tube to fitting on frame and plug brake tube. Remove retaining clip from brake hose and bracket, then disconnect brake hose from caliper.
• Remove caliper locating pins.
• Lift caliper from rotor and spindle anchor plate assembly.On models equipped with phenolic caliper piston, do not pry directly ag...

SERVICE BRAKES

• Use the brake shoe adjustment gauge shown inFig. to obtain the drum inside diameter as shown. Tighten the adjusting knob on the gauge to hold this setting.
• Place the opposite side of the gauge over the brake shoes and adjust the shoes by turning the adjuster screw until the gauge just slides over the linings. Rotate the gauge around the lining surface to assure proper lining diameter adjustment and clearance.
• Install brake drum and wheel, final adjustment is accomplished by making several firm reverse stops, using the brake pedal.

SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES

The self adju...

1991 CAPRI/ESCORT & TRACER

Removal

• Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Using a chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft retaining nut and washer.Discard nut and washer.
• Remove brake pads and caliper from the steering knuckle as outlined. Support the caliper by a wire strung from the coil spring. Do not disconnect the brake line from the caliper.
• Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A or equivalent, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
• Remove ball joint pinch bolt. Separate control arm from steering knuckle.
• Remove steering knuckle to strut assem...