Ford Escape: Brake System - General Information / General Procedures - Brake System Draining and Filling - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Draining
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Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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On both sides.
Remove the bleeder screw cap.
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On both sides.
Connect the hose to bleeder screw and collect the brake fluid into the fluid container.
Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
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On both sides.
Loosen the bleeder screw.
Loosen:
180°
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Apply the brake pedal several times until the brake fluid reservoir becomes empty.
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On both sides.
Tighten the bleeder screw to specification.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
Filling
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Electric
Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Refer to: Component Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
(206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fluid Container
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
C113A..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Repair
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage..