Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
bore.
4. Remove and discard piston dust boot seal and piston seal from caliper bore.
WARNING: THE SNAP RING AND SPRING COVER ARE UNDER SPRING LOAD AND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN
REMOVING THE SNAP RING TO PREVENT INJURY.
Screw And Cross block
5. Release tension from parking brake lever pin retainer clip and spring cover using screw and crossblock, a 6 mm washer head nut and a 14 mm
standard 1/2-inch drive socket.
6. Remove snap ring retaining push rod assembly from disc brake caliper with suitable snap ring pliers.
7. Remove spring cover, spring, washer, key plate and pull out push rod and strut pin from caliper bore.
8. Remove and discard O-ring seal from push rod.
9. Remove parking brake return spring, unscrew limiting bolt and pull parking brake cable out of disc brake caliper.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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Clean all metal parts with isopropyl alcohol.
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Use clean, dry compressed air to clean out and dry grooves and passages.
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Make sure caliper bore and component parts are completely free of any foreign material.
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Inspect caliper bores for damage or excessive wear.
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If rear disc brake piston and adjuster is pitted or scored or if plating is worn off, replace rear disc brake piston and adjuster assembly.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lightly grease parking brake lever bore and lever shaft seal with silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound. Press parking brake lever
shaft seal into caliper bore.
2. Grease parking brake shaft recess and lightly grease parking brake lever. Insert parking brake lever into bore in caliper housing.
3. Screw limiting bolt into caliper housing. Tighten to 6-9 Nm (54-79 inch lbs.). Attach parking brake return spring to limiting bolt and insert free
end into parking brake lever slot.
