OEM 2000 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder

2000 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch master cylinder on 2000 Ford F-150?

  A: A technician should remove vehicle tubing before starting the bench bleeding process for clutch master cylinder service and repair work. First disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft lever and then disconnect Clutch Pedal Position Switch (CPP). The vehicle's air suspension system power should be turned off via the RH kick panel area before removing pushpins to protect it from shifting throughout the operation. First raise and support the vehicle and disconnect the clutch hydraulic line at the slave cylinder and lower the vehicle. The clutch master cylinder reservoir along with the clutch master cylinder should be removed by rotating it 45° clockwise. All rubber components within the clutch master cylinder require cleaning with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or a DOT 3 equivalent that meets Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A while you inspect for a weak spring and check for reservoir component damage and cup damage and piston scoring. Begin installation of the clutch master cylinder reservoir by placing it gently in a vise before filling it up to the mark with brake fluid matching the original type. Place the clutch slave cylinder end of the tube into a waste container while keeping the reservoir at full level to shield against clutch master cylinder air contamination during bleeding. Bleed the clutch master cylinder until consistently strong brake fluid flow appears at the quick connect coupling end of the tube before opening the internal mechanism of the male quick connect coupling and fully compressing the clutch master cylinder push rod. Freeing both the quick end connector mechanism and the clutch master cylinder push rod enables the bleeding process. After installing the clutch master cylinder at a 45° counter-clockwise rotation you must secure its pushpins and attach both clutch pedal position switch components as well as the clutch master cylinder push rod and retainer bushing. Discontinue power to the air suspension system before performing the lifting and supporting process for the vehicle. After setting up the transmission connection of the clutch hydraulic line you should lower the vehicle and activate the air suspension switch when available before performing a clutch hydraulic system bleed procedure.