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Mustang Rear brake pads Install Guide

Your Mustang

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This page covers the US Mustang.

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Why do it

Matches the rear to better front pads.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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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.

Steps

  1. Take apart the brakes

    • Take them apart.
    Watch this step (The Driver, on a GT350) (1:50–3:13)

  2. Remove the parking brake

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (3:13–6:13)

  3. Refit the parking brake

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (11:38–13:27)

  4. Fit the pads

    • Fit the pads and finish up.
    Watch this step (13:27–15:41)

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.

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