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Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 1.

    NOTE: Before removing the master cylinder, relieve the vacuum in the brake booster or the master cylinder O-ring seal may be drawn into the brake booster, causing brake booster failure and increased brake pedal effort.

    Fully apply and release the brake pedal 5 times.

GFD18968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .

  1. 3.

    Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
GFD18969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Disconnect the brake tube fittings.

    Torque

    : 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

GFD18970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder. Discard the nuts.

    Torque

    : 20 lb.ft (27.6 Nm)

GFD18971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.
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