Ford Ecosport: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Removal and Installation - Brake Master Cylinder

Materials

Removal

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

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

Left hand drive (LHD) vehicles

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

All vehicles

1. 1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
      

   2. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

      If equipped.
      Disconnect the clutch master cylinder tube.
      

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Take extra care when handling the components.

   Do not remove the brake master cylinder piston extension.
   

1. If a new brake master cylinder is being installed.
   Remove the pin and the brake fluid reservoir.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: Install new brake fluid reservoir seals. Lubricate the seals with clean, specified brake fluid.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

1. • If a new brake master cylinder has been installed, bleed the brake master cylinder.
     Refer to: Component Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
     
   • If the brake master cylinder was removed to access other components, bleed the brake system.
     Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
     

1. If equipped with manual transmission.
   Bleed the clutch system.
   Refer to: Clutch System Bleeding (308-02 Clutch Controls - 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5, General Procedures).