I want to change my brakes and rotors myself. No one thinks a girl can work on a car and I will prove them wrong! I have always done my own work on my car and will continue to do it. It has been years since I have done this though. I want to walk straight out there with the right tools in hand, and finish this job before they could even get started. I have done this before, but not to this car. I need answers ASAP please! If possible, please include socket sizes as well. Thanks!
-Oh, I don't have the book here with me. It's at my old apartment. I'm not going to get it.I need exact instructions on how to change front brakes and rotors on a 2000 mustang.?you ask for a lot for 10 points, GOOD LUCK!
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pads Removal
1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap. Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full
2. Raise and support the vehicle
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install pads in complete axle sets
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination
5. Remove the caliper bolts
1. Hold the guide pins stationary
2. Remove and discard the caliper bolts
6 CAUTION: Do not pry in caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots
CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support
Lift the caliper off the anchor plate
7. Remove the pads and the pad slippers
1. Remove the pads and verify thickness
2. Remove and discard slippers
8. Measure the front brake disc thickness
路 Install a new front brake disc if not within specification
9. Inspect the disc brake caliper
路 If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required
10. Inspect the front disc brake anchor plate assembly
路 Check the guide pin boots for damage
路 Check the guide pins for binding and damage
路 Worn or damaged pins should be installed new
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads
NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits
Install the pads
1. Install the new pad slippers
2. Install the pads
2. NOTE: Use a wood block or used pad to protect pistons and boots. Compress the caliper pistons
3. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is correctly positioned in the caliper
4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front brake disc shield
Install the disc brake caliper
1. Hold the guide pins stationary
2. Install the caliper bolts
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly
6. Lower the vehicle
7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid, Install brake master cylinder filler cap
8. Inspect brake operation
Disc
Removal
1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate
2. Match mark the hub and the brake disc
3. If necessary, remove and discard the keeper nuts
4 Remove the brake disc from the hub
Installation
1. Clean rust and foreign material from the mating surfaces of the hub and brake disc
2. Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
3. Align the match marks and install the brake disc
4. Install the anchor plate
5. Check the total indicated runout (TIR)
