OEM 2001 Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder

2001 Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the wheel cylinder on 2001 Ford Escape?

  A: The first step to work on the wheel cylinder begins by uninstalling the rear brake drum for service. The Brake/Clutch/Service Vacuum system should be used to clean brake dust as well as dirt from all brake components. Start the procedure by detaching the parking brake cable from the parking brake cable lever before removing hold-down clips at their positions and the pins that secure them. You can remove both brake shoes together by firstly releasing the upper return spring and then pulling forward the bottom of the brake shoe to detach the lower spring and rear brake shoes. Using brake fluid that is either DOT 4 or DOT 3 is essential because alternate types of fluid produce permanent damage to brake components while making the brakes inoperative thus putting people at risk of injury. Be careful with brake fluid since it harms painted and plastic materials thus immediate cleaning with water becomes necessary for any spills. After reconnecting the hydraulic system parts you must bleed the system because air inside could cause soft brake pedal reaction. Remove the existing wheel cylinder by first disconnecting the brake line fitting from the wheel cylinder before taking out all bolts securing it. The installation requires following the opposite order of removal steps and performing a brake hydraulic system bleed operation afterwards.