Brake Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Brake Fluid Reservoir













Removal and Installation

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.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions 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: The brake fluid remote reservoir and brake fluid reservoir can be serviced separately.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid remote reservoir filler cap.

2. Remove the battery tray.

3. Remove the battery ground cable bolt and position the cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






4. Loosen the Battery Junction Box (BJB) mounting screw.





5. Press the locking tab, disconnect the BJB (Battery Junction Box) from the bracket and position the BJB (Battery Junction Box) aside.





6. NOTE: Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss.
Disconnect the brake fluid remote reservoir-to-master cylinder tube.






7. Remove the 2 brake fluid remote reservoir bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).


8. Remove the brake fluid remote reservoir.

9. Remove the brake fluid reservoir pin bolt and the brake fluid reservoir.

10. Remove and discard the 2 brake fluid reservoir seals.

11. NOTE: Install new brake fluid reservoir seals. Lubricate the seals with clean, specified brake fluid.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Bleed the master cylinder.