Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 63

Convertible top
flapping with the
top up
Noise from roof
rack
Wind noise from
bug
shield/exterior
windshield sun
visor
Symptom Chart—Brake Noise/Vibration
Condition
Rattling noise
Clicking noise—with
brakes applied with
ABS brakes
Squealing noise—
with header.
Vinyl top contacting
interior headliner.
Roof rack rails or
crossbars loose.
Roof rack fasteners
missing.
Roof rack crossbars
installed backward.
Roof rack rub strips
partially lifting from
roof.
Roof rack gaskets
loose or misaligned.
Turbulence created by
location and shape.
Possible Sources
Caliper
mounting bolts
loose.
Damaged or
worn caliper
pins or
retainers.
Missing or
damaged anti-
rattle clips or
springs.
Loose brake
disc shield.
ABS hydraulic
control unit.
Disc brake
Working from front to
back, INSTALL a 6.35 mm
(0.25 in) foam sheet
between the headliner
and the vinyl top at the
suspected area. Allow a
clearance of 50 mm (2 in)
- 75 mm (3 in) away from
the roof bows and the side
rails.
TIGHTEN the fasteners.
INSTALL the approved
fasteners.
REINSTALL the
crossbars.
REAPPLY adhesive or
fasteners or INSTALL new
rub strips as necessary.
REINSTALL the gasket.
REMOVE per customer
direction if it is a dealer
installed option.
Action
CHECK the caliper bolts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 206-03
for front disc brakes or
Section 206-04 for rear
disc brakes.
CHECK the caliper pins
and retainers for lubrication
and correct fit. LUBRICATE
or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
CHECK the brake pads for
missing clips or broken
springs. INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to Section 206-03
for front disc brakes or
Section 206-04 for rear
disc brakes.
TIGHTEN the brake disc
shield bolts to specification.
REFER to Section 206-03
Acceptable condition.
Acceptable condition.
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