Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch harness connector. Rotate clockwise and remove the BPP switch. See Fig 1 .
Disconnect the speed control deactivator switch harness connector (if equipped). Rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees and remove the deactivator switch. See Fig 2 .
Remove the brake pedal push rod cotter pin and washer. See Fig 3 .
Remove the power brake booster pushrod bracket nuts. See Fig 4 .
Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod. See Fig 3 .
On vehicles with 3.0L (4V) engines, disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge valve and position it aside. Disconnect the cable locator. Remove the nuts. Position the evaporative emission canister purge valve aside. See Fig 5 .
On all vehicles, disconnect the master cylinder mounting nuts. Remove and position the master cylinder aside.
Disconnect the vacuum hose. See Fig 6 . Remove the brake booster.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Pedal Position Switch

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Fig 2: Removing Speed Control Deactivator Switch

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Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Pushrod Cotter Pin & Washer

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Fig 4: Identifying Power Brake Booster Pushrod Bracket Nuts

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Fig 5: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve

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Fig 6: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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