2008 Ford Mustang Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, inspect the brake operation.

Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Set the tank in the required location, then bring the air hose to the tank. Do not move the ta...

Power Booster, Replace

Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car

• Disconnect fluid level sensor connector.
• Position speed control cable aside.
• Disconnect power brake booster check valve.
• Remove brake master cylinder mounting nuts.
• Remove wiring harness bracket and position aside.
• Remove brake master cylinder and position aside.
• Remove push-pins and instrument close-out panel.
• Remove stoplight switch retaining pin.
• Slide stoplight switch and booster push rod off brake pedal pin.
• Remove mounting nuts and power brake booster.
• Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting nuts to 16-21 f...

Replacement

On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system 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.

Crown Victoria, Fusion, Grand Marquis, Milan, MKZ, MKS, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X & Town Car

Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in their original position.

• On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension service switch to Off position.
• On all models, raise and support fron...

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.
• Sub...

Dual Piston Calipers

The caliper consists of a sliding bridge type caliper housing with dual pistons, caliper mounting frame and inner and outer friction pad assemblies, Figs. through . The caliper is located into and slides on the anchor frame by its thrust face and a locating pin and clip. The friction pads are retained into the anchor frame by the caliper sliding bridge assembly and use an anti-rattle spring clip to reduce brake noise. The friction pads are retained into the sliding bridge assembly by clips located on the back of the friction pad.

Lefthand and righthand caliper an...