How to Replace a Caliper in a Ford Mustang

The Mustang may be the most popular muscle car, but it won't matter without good brakes. Replacing a part as important as a brake caliper, in a Mustang or any model, should be done with the assistance or advice from a trained mechanic.

Instructions

Removing Old Calipers

1

Lift and secure the car onto the jack stand. Remove the tire and wheel.

2

Remove the retaining clip, parking brake cable and conduit. These are only attached to the rear calipers.

3

Disconnect the caliper flow bolt, the lower caliper locating pin and the caliper mounting bolts. Discard the flow bolt sealing washers and the mounting bolts.

4

Rotate the brake caliper about 90 degrees away from the anchor assembly and remove it.

Installing New Calipers

5

Position the new caliper assembly in place on the anchor plate. Tighten new mounting bolts to 25 foot pounds on a front caliper and 24 foot pounds for a rear caliper.

6

Connect the caliper flow bolt with new copper sealing washers. Tighten the bolt to 52 foot pounds.

7

Install the retaining clip, parking brake cable and conduit onto the new caliper.

8

Attach the wheel and tire. Lower the car off the jack.

9

Pump the brake pedal repeatedly to position the brake pads before moving the car. Then test the brakes on the road.