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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1969MUSTANG BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 5.8L ENG VIN M, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONBRAKESMAP - BRAKE SYSTEMSBRAKE SYSTEMSPARKING BRAKE SHOES
1969 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, 5.8L Eng VIN M, Not Available Trans
Parking Brake Shoes
1969 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, 5.8L Eng VIN M, Not Available TransSECTION Parking Brake Shoes
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Contaminated, for example, fluid that leaked from caliper, wheel cylinder, or axle seal | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Identify and repair cause of contamination prior to replacing friction material.
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| Cracked (Cracked through) | B | Require replacement |
| Cracked (Surface cracking) | No service suggested or required. Further inspection may be necessary to determine cause | |
| Flaking or chunking | B | Require replacement |
| Glazed (shiny) | No service suggested or required | |
| Grooves or ridges | No service suggested or required | |
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NOTE:
When reconditioning or replacing drums or rotors, replacement of friction material may be suggested depending on the severity of the grooves or ridges.
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| Out of Adjustment | B | Require adjustment or repair |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to adjustment or repair
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| Permanently attached hardware bent | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware broken | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware loose | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware missing | C | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware seized | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Rivets loose | B | Require replacement |
| Separating from backing | B | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web bent | B | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web cracked | A | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web worn, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Tapered wear | Further inspection required | |
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NOTE:
Some vehicles use shoes that are tapered by design. Refer to specific vehicle application. If not normal, require correction of cause and replacement of shoes.
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| Thickness of one shoe is greater than opposite shoe in the same drum (uneven wear) | Replacement of friction material not suggested or required Further inspection required | |
| Worn close to minimum specifications | 1 | Suggest replacement |
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NOTE:
When the part appears to be close to the end of its useful life, replacement may be suggested.
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| Worn to, or below minimum specifications | B | Require replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.