Brake Master Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
All vehicles
- 1.WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health and Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
- 2.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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
- 3.
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
All vehicles
- 7.NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the brake master cylinder.