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)
Vehicle Communication & Measurement Module (VCMM™) Base Kit 164-R9822 / 164-R9823
EngineEAR107-R2100Chassis EarsJSP97170 Squeak And Rattle Kit164-R4900
Ultrasonic Diagnostic ToolTRATP-9367
Diagnostic Theory
The shortest route to an accurate diagnosis results from:
System knowledge, including comparison with a..
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.
Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions.
Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
NOTE:
For precision fit, new pistons are divided into 3 ..