Removal and Installation

Brake Master Cylinder

Material:

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. With the engine OFF, press the brake pedal several times to deplete the brake booster vacuum.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Remove the cap and using a suitable clean suction device, remove the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
4. Loosen the battery junction box (BJB) screw.





5. Disconnect the BJB from the bracket and position aside.
^ Press the locking tab.





6. NOTE: Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss.

Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir-to-master cylinder tube.





Vehicles with manual transaxle
7. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder tube.





All vehicles

8. NOTE: Cap the brake tube connections to prevent fluid loss.

Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) on vehicles without anti-lock brakes.
^ To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft) on vehicles with anti-lock brakes.

9. NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.

Remove and discard the 2 brake master cylinder nuts and remove the brake master cylinder.
^ Discard the vacuum seal.
^ To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

10. NOTE: Before installing the master cylinder make sure that the new vacuum seal is in place and that the mating faces are clean.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.