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.
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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).
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Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Remove the brake fluid reservoir filter and remove the brake fluid.
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Remove the screws and the brake fluid reservoir.
Torque:
23 lb.in (2.6 Nm)
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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
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake master cylinder.
Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
(206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Depending on refrigerant used:
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-1234yf refrigerant SAE Certified to J2913...
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power...