2002 Ford Mustang Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Ford Mustang

  • 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.

It may sometime become required to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves and render them inoperative.

Flushing is performed at e...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus

Removal
  • Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as outlined under "Caliper Service." Do not disconnect flexible hose unless caliper requires service. Support caliper with wire or tie strap so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
  • Remove rear disc support bracket to wheel knuckle bolts, then the rear disc support bracket and brake shoes and linings.
  • Remove two nuts, then the rotor from rear hub.
Installation
  • If installing new rotor, remove protective coating from rotor with suitable carburetor cleaner.
  • Lubricate rear hub pilot diameter w...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car
  • Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in system.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all required electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
  • Remove two bolts which attach proportioning valve bracket to brake master cylinder. Secure proportioning valve and tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
  • Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brak...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hyd...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.

In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. Inspect wheel bearings and repack if required.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

If caliper is removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and bores with compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears, replace as required.

Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can be cleaned with crocus clo...

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