Ford Fusion: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Brake Master Cylinder. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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NOTICE:
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 (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS)/2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS)
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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the brake tube retainer.
2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4/2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)
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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainers.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
All vehicles
NOTE:
2.0L EcoBoost engine shown
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NOTICE:
If the brake fluid is spilled on the paintwork,
the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTICE:
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)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If a new brake master cylinder has been installed, bleed the master cylinder.
Refer to: Component Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Removal
NOTICE:
If the brake fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster
without first removing the stoplamp switch...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-581Manual lever seal installerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Remove the TR sensor.
Refer to: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...