MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Brake System

Brake System

206-00 Brake System - General Information

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Apply the parking brake to identify if the problem is in the front or rear brake. At highway speeds of 89-97 km/h (55-60 mph), lightly apply the parking brake until the vehicle slows down. Release the parking brake immediately after the test.

Is there a vibration/shudder?

Yes

GO to A7

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK THE FRONT SUSPENSION

Check the front suspension.

Are all the suspension components in satisfactory condition?

Yes

GO to A6

No

REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

A6 CHECK THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Inspect the front brake discs. MACHINE or INSTALL new brake discs as necessary. REFER to: Brake Disc Machining (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures). REFER to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). Road test the vehicle.

Is the vibration/shudder present?

Yes

GO to A7

No

The concern has been repaired.

A7 CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION

Check the rear suspension.

Are all the suspension components in satisfactory condition?

Yes

INSPECT the rear brake discs. MACHINE or INSTALL new brake discs as necessary. REFER to: Brake Disc Machining (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures). REFER to: Brake Disc (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

No

REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

Component Test- Brake Booster

1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum sensor/check valve from the brake booster and connect a suitable vacuum/pressure tester to the booster side of the vacuum sensor/check valve.

Source reference 2784

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