Lincoln Nautilus: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Brake Master Cylinder. Removal and Installation
Removal
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 details.
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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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Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
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Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque:
20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder. Discard the nuts.
Torque:
20 lb.ft (27.6 Nm)
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Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.
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:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the nuts, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the LH insulator panel...
Other information:
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory mode,
press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake pedal.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your foot
on the brake pedal...
Fuse Precautions
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the cover
to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs...