PowerStop's Z17 Evolution ceramic front pad, part number 17-1365, is listed for the 2013–2014 Ford Mustang and is sold with hardware included, so pads and mounting parts can be swapped in one job. Published fitment for this part is inconsistent across sources, so confirm your exact trim and caliper setup with the manufacturer before ordering. Because a new pad set only performs as well as its break-in, the bedding routine matters as much as the compound itself. The manufacturer's guidance calls for 30 decelerations from 30 mph to 5 mph, with 30 seconds of cooling between each, and a resin smell as the brakes heat up is normal. Holding the pedal at a stop while the rotors are hot can leave a pad imprint, which the manufacturer links to brake judder. Dousing hot rotors with water is also off the table, since the manufacturer warns it can damage them. Installing these yourself is a practical weekend project for a home garage with jack stands, wheel chocks, brake lube and a piston compressor or C-clamp, as the manufacturer's install guide lists. Check the reservoir before you push the piston back, since the reservoir should be about half full, and keep an eye on the level as you compress it. Owners on user forums mention 13mm and 15mm sockets for the slider and bracket bolts, and a 19mm wrench to hold the slider flats if the bolts stick. Searchers looking for 2013 Mustang front brake pad replacement, Mustang S197 pad bedding, or 17-1365 install tips will find what they need here.
Yes. The manufacturer's Z17 guidance calls for 30 decelerations from 30 mph to 5 mph, with 30 seconds of cooling between each, followed by normal use once the brakes return to standard operating temperature.
Per the manufacturer, a resin smell as the brakes heat up during bedding is expected.
Owners on user forums report that Ford's procedure calls for discarding the caliper bracket bolts during removal, so plan on new hardware for that step.
Plan on a standard front brake job: lift the car onto jack stands, remove the wheel, and disconnect the two slider bolts. Owners on user forums suggest wire brushing the sliders and bracket holes, then regreasing them and checking that the rubber boots seat snugly. Hang the caliper with a bungee cord so the brake hose carries no load, and expect the caliper bracket bolts to be replaced rather than reused. Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to the manufacturer's torque specification and apply brake lube to the back of the pads where they contact the caliper. After installation, complete the bedding routine before normal driving to reduce the risk of judder.
