Brake Fluid Reservoir

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other brake fluid than approved DOT 3 will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycols ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

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





All vehicles
1. Disconnect the brake master cylinder fluid level warning switch.
2. Use a suitable suction device to drain the brake master cylinder reservoir.





Vehicles equipped with manual transmission
3. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic fluid tube from the brake master cylinder reservoir.





All vehicles
4. Carefully pry up on the brake master cylinder reservoir to remove.

Installation
All vehicles

1. NOTE: Whenever installing a new brake master cylinder reservoir, install new grommets.

Install the brake master cylinder reservoir.
1. Lubricate the two grommets with High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-I9542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, and insert the grommets in the brake master cylinder.
2. Press the brake master cylinder reservoir into the grommets until it snaps.
3. Connect the clutch hydraulic fluid tube to the brake master cylinder reservoir.

Vehicles equipped with manual transmission
2. Connect the brake master cylinder fluid level warning switch.

All vehicles
3. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25 -A.
4. Bleed the brake system.
5. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.