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This page covers the US Mustang V6, GT and EcoBoost, 1994 to 2023.

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Why do it

Performance pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the caliper and rotor.
    Watch this step (on an S197) (1:48–4:29)

  2. Press the pistons

    • Press them back.
    Watch this step (7:23–10:37)

  3. Fit the new pads

    • Fit the hardware, pads and pins.
    Watch this step (10:37–18:40)

  4. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (Brembo on an S197) (0:43–1:51)

  5. Take out the pads

    • Remove pins, clip and pads.
    Watch this step (2:00–2:54)

  6. Press the pistons

    • Press them back.
    Watch this step (2:54–3:40)

  7. Fit the new pads

    • Grease and fit the pads.
    Watch this step (3:40–5:15)

  8. Put it back

    • Refit it and torque it.
    Watch this step (5:15–7:32)

  9. Do the fronts

    • Swap the front pads.
    Watch this step (on a 15-23) (1:29–3:47)

  10. Do the fronts

    • Swap the front pads.
    Watch this step (on a 15-23) (1:29–3:47)

  11. Prepare

    • Take out the pins.
    Watch this step (Brembo on an S550) (0:00–2:16)

  12. Press the pistons

    • Press them back.
    Watch this step (3:34–7:51)

  13. Fit the new pads

    • Fit the pads.
    Watch this step (12:29–17:03)

  14. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 94-04) (0:48–2:54)

  15. Remove the bracket

    • Take off the bracket and rotor.
    Watch this step (2:54–3:35)

  16. Refit the bracket

    • Fit the rotor and bracket.
    Watch this step (10:15–12:22)

  17. Fit the caliper

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (12:22–13:59)

  18. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 94-04) (0:48–2:54)

  19. Remove the bracket

    • Take off the bracket and rotor.
    Watch this step (2:54–3:35)

  20. Refit the bracket

    • Fit the rotor and bracket.
    Watch this step (10:15–12:22)

  21. Fit the caliper

    • Fit the pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (12:22–13:59)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.