OEM 2002 Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder

2002 Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step for wheel cylinder servicing or repair starts with removing the brake drum from the rear position. Service Vacuum should be used from the Brake/Clutch/Service Vacuum to clean brake assemblies of dust and debris. Start with detaching the parking brake cable from the parking brake cable lever before proceeding to take out the hold-down clips and pins and finally removing the lower spring and rear brake shoes. Pull the brake shoe bottom forward as you let go of the upper return spring to extract both shoes simultaneously. The correct brake fluid choice for repairs is limited to DOT 4 or DOT 3 because any other fluid type will permanently damage brake system components while simultaneously making the brakes unsafe leading to potential injuries. You should prevent skin contact with polyglycol ethers in brake fluid because this substance also contains polyglycols and proper handling requires complete hand washing. Continue flushing your eyes with running water for fifteen minutes before receiving medical help when irritation continues after such action. Medical help must be sought instantly after drinking water and inducing vomiting following accidental ingestion of the substance. Brake fluid poses a detrimental impact on painted surfaces and plastic materials therefore any fluid leakages should be swiftly cleaned with water. The process of detaching any hydraulic system component creates a risk of air entry that causes a spongy brake pedal condition so system bleeding becomes necessary after reconnection. Disconnect brake fittings from the wheel cylinder before removing the component by removing its holding bolts. New wheel cylinder installation requires following the removal process backward steps while completing brake hydraulic system bleeding as the final step.