Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

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.

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Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS)/2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS)
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the brake tube retainer.

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2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4/2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainers.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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All vehicles

NOTE: 2.0L EcoBoost engine shown
NOTE: If the brake fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Disconnect the brake tube fittings.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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

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

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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