How to Replace the Brakes on a 2002 Mustang

The 2002 Mustang brake pads have a squeal tab that will make a rather loud noise when the brake pads need to be replaced. Replacement brake pads can be purchased from most auto parts stores.

Instructions

1

Jack up the front of your Mustang using a floor jack under the front jack point behind the radiator.

2

Place jack stands under each of the front pinch welds and lower the car onto the stands. Repeat this process for the rear wheels, but use the rear jack point, behind the trunk, or the rear differential when jacking and the rear pinch welds.

3

Unbolt the wheel lug nuts using an impact wrench and pull the wheels off of the wheel hub.

4

Place the c-clamp over the brake caliper so that the screw end of the clamp is flat against the back of the outboard brake pad. Then, tighten the clamp until you cannot tighten it anymore. A gap will develop between the outboard brake pad and the caliper bracket. This is normal.

5

Remove the clamp from the caliper and unbolt the bottom-most bolt on the back of the caliper. This is the caliper's pin bolt that holds the caliper to the caliper bracket.

6

Loosen, but do not remove, the top caliper bolt on the back of the caliper with a socket wrench.

7

Swing the caliper up from the bottom and pop out the old brake pads. Then, insert the new pads with the same orientation as the old pads.

8

Close the caliper and secure the caliper in place by tightening the upper caliper bolt and pin bolt. The rest of the installation is the reverse of removal.