• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

My Brake Job

  • Thread starter Thread starter 96GT Toy
  • Start date Start date Sep 9, 2004

96GT Toy

Founding Member
Jun 21, 1999
242
0
0
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sep 9, 2004
#1
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #1
I just did a complete 4 wheel brake job on my 1996 GT, not because the original brake pads were worn (72,000 km mostly highway) out but because I had a lot of brake pedal pulsing. I decided to do the entire job, slotted-cross drilled rotors, metallic-kevlar pads and change the fluid. I started out on the jack stands in the laneway and ended up at my buddies place begging to use his hoist. The problem and worst part of the job was loosening the Torx 47 retainer bolt on the front callipers (what a bi-ch and stupid design).
Loosening of this stupid bolt required the two of us, one on the ratchet and one with a pair of vice grips pushing or pulling on this stupid fastener. The end result was that we were able to loosen this fastener. The rest of the job went well, just one heads up, the rear callipers require a special tool to turn in the rear calliper piston. This is because the emergency brake mechanize is built into the calliper are instead of being a simple push out action it actually ratchets as a part of the emergency brake automatic adjustment action. With the proper tool (which my buddy had) it is a piece of cake. In addition I took the time to change out the original brake fluid. Mine was very discoloured and brown looking. My plan was to open the furthest bleed screw and let the fluid drain, one wheel at a time. Once again my buddy to the rescue, he had an air operated vacuum pump, 10 minutes job done, nice clean brake fluid.
Man it sure makes a working on your car a lot easier when you have the tools, the job took about 2 hours with my friends tools and help and will end up costing me a bottle of Scotch.
My total parts investment was about $300, the brakes feel a lot better after they were seated in. I should be all set for the next number of years!
 

NYStang2002

Member
Apr 10, 2003
231
0
16
Wappingers Falls, New York
Sep 9, 2004
#2
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #2
Good job! I just did all 4 brakes two days ago. I didn't bleed my brakes or change the brake fluid maybe next time I do my brakes I'll do it. The back calipers were a b!*&tch but everything went well in my case also. Your right the right tools makes the job go a hell of a lot easier.
 

stang976

New Member
Apr 13, 2004
853
0
0
Westchester, NY
Sep 9, 2004
#3
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #3
yea i am getting ready to do my brakes over the winter while the car is hibornating. anyone know the name of the tool i need for the rear calipers??
 

MT1083

New Member
Sep 16, 2003
1,033
0
0
Charlotte, NC
Sep 9, 2004
#4
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #4
Its called a brake piston tool. You can get one made specifically for fords and gm's at napa.
 

stang976

New Member
Apr 13, 2004
853
0
0
Westchester, NY
Sep 9, 2004
#5
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #5
MT1083 said:
Its called a brake piston tool. You can get one made specifically for fords and gm's at napa.
Click to expand...

thanks. as long as they are not expensive i will pick one up
 

MT1083

New Member
Sep 16, 2003
1,033
0
0
Charlotte, NC
Sep 9, 2004
#6
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • #6
I bought mine for $15.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

9
Brakes Rear brakes feel stuck after replacing pads and rotors
  • 99stanggtvinx
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
519
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Sep 1, 2024
nickyb
J
2004 Mustang 3.8L V6 vibrations above 65 MPH and differential leaks
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
541
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Tuesday at 2:38 PM
joeybuddy96
J
Drivetrain 83’ Glx convertible C5 Trans help!
  • JacksonJared2113
  • Dec 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
384
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 26, 2025
JacksonJared2113
E
Finished my Fox Hydroboost Install - Tips
  • Engineer Duane
  • Apr 9, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 5, 2025
Engineer Duane
E
R
What's it Worth? 1997 Cobra, a ton of mods and restoration
  • riored97snake
  • Jun 18, 2026
  • What is it Worth?!?!?
Replies
2
Views
152
What is it Worth?!?!? Jun 21, 2026
riored97snake
R
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?