Ford Escape: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Removal and Installation - Brake Master Cylinder - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
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.
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Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the brake booster tube from dash panel and position aside.
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NOTE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
If equipped.
Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
If equipped.
Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If a new brake master cylinder has been installed, bleed the master cylinder.
Refer to: Component Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
(206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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If the brake master cylinder was removed to access other components, bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake
Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the EBB .
Refer to: Electric Brake Booster (EBB) (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Non-functional lock cylinder
NOTE:
For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder housing.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing...
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the
engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could be
occurring...