Ford Escape: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Removal and Installation - Brake Fluid Reservoir - Vehicles With: Electric Brake Booster

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the EBB .
   Refer to: Electric Brake Booster (EBB) (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Electric Brake Booster (EBB) - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
   

1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir filter and remove the brake fluid.
   

1. Remove the screws and the brake fluid reservoir.
   Torque: 23 lb.in (2.6 Nm)

1. NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir mounting screws and the sealings plugs are supplied with the brake fluid reservoir kit.

   Ensure that old brake fluid reservoir sealing washers are removed before installing new reservoir with new washers.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary if installing a new brake fluid reservoir.

   Install the new brake fluid reservoir washers supplied with brake fluid reservoir kit.
   

1. Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
   Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).