2014 Flex Workshop Manual

SECTION 206-06: Hydraulic Brake Actuation	2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION	Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Brake Master Cylinder

Material
Item	Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20	WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6

Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in Section 100-00 . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

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

Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .

NOTE: The brake tubes must be installed in the same position and orientation as removed.
- Cap the brake tubes and plug the master cylinder ports.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

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

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Section 206-00 .