OEM 2002 Ford Escape Clutch Master Cylinder

2002 Ford Escape Clutch Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch master cylinder on 2002 Ford Escape?

  A: The first step to fix the clutch master cylinder involves disconnecting the clutch master cylinder rod from the pedal while also removing the bracket nut. Be careful when working with brake fluid because polyglycol ethers and polyglycols inside it lead to skin irritation so keep your eyes away and perform complete hand washing. Running water should be used to flush the eyes for 15 minutes after any eye contact incident; seek emergency medical help if irritation continues. Ingesting this substance requires you to drink water followed by vomiting induction before getting emergency medical care. Brake fluid poses danger to painted and plastic surfaces thus immediate water washing of all spills is necessary. The next step involves disconnection of the clutch master cylinder hose and its immediate plugging up to stop fluid leak as well as uninstalling the clutch slave cylinder tube from the clutch master cylinder. Render the clutch master cylinder disabled by first detaching the clutch master cylinder nut followed by removing the cylinder. The installation process includes reversing the removal steps together with proper air bleeding of the system.