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Master Cylinder: Assembly

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  1. Use clean High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A to lubricate the new piston assembly seals.
  2. Carefully install the secondary piston assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Secondary Piston Assembly
    G01543457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Carefully install the primary piston assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Primary Piston Assembly
    G01543458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the snap ring.
    1. Depress the primary piston.
    2. Install the snap ring.
      Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
      G01543459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If so equipped, install the brake pressure switch.
    Fig 4: Installing Brake Pressure Switch
    G01543460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the brake master cylinder. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder  .