Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
- Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch electrical connector.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose.
- Plug the clutch master cylinder feed hose.
- Disconnect the brake tube fittings, plug the brake tubes and the brake master cylinder ports.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 brake master cylinder nuts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the brake master cylinder.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the master cylinder. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- If equipped with a manual transmission, bleed the clutch master cylinder. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .