Removal And Installation

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WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch electrical connector.
Using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
If equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed.
- Plug the clutch master cylinder feed hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Master Cylinder Feed Hose

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If installing a new brake master cylinder, remove the brake fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to Brake Fluid Reservoir .
Disconnect the 2 brake tube fittings and plug the brake tubes and the brake master cylinder ports.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

NOTE: Install new brake master cylinder nuts.

Remove and discard the 2 brake master cylinder nuts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Remove the brake master cylinder assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the master cylinder. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article for component bleeding.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, bleed the clutch master cylinder. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.