2007 Ford Mustang Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Brake System Bleed

Manual

The primary and secondary (front and rear) hydraulic brake systems are individual systems and are bled separately. Bleed longest tube first on individual system being serviced. During complete bleeding operation, do not allow the master cylinder reservoir to run dry. Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.

• To bleed brake system, position a suitable box wrench on bleeder fitting on brake wheel cylinder. Attach rubber drain hose to bleeder fitting.
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On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake system power booster must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal at least 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.

After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.

Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr

Removal

• On models equipped with air suspension, turn service switch Off position.
• On all models, raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly...

Replacement

Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr

Removal

• Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
• Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
• Remove retaining clip and disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
• Remove pinch bolts using open end wrench to hold slider pin in position.
• Lift caliper from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.

Installation

• Apply suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
• Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position caliper on ancho...

Brake System Bleed

Manual

The primary and secondary (front and rear) hydraulic brake systems are individual systems and are bled separately. Bleed longest tube first on individual system being serviced. During complete bleeding operation, do not allow the master cylinder reservoir to run dry. Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.

• To bleed brake system, position a suitable box wrench on bleeder fitting on brake wheel cylinder. Attach rubber drain hose to bleeder fitting.
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Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.

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 location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.

On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...

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%...