OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Brake Master Cylinder

2002 Ford Explorer Brake Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: What are the crucial steps and precautions for servicing and repairing the brake master cylinder on 2002 Ford Explorer?

  A: The appropriate brake fluid for master cylinder servicing must be DOT 3 brake fluid because other types will both damage the components permanently and disable brake operation. Hayfever sufferers should exercise caution when working with brake fluid because it contains polyglycol ethers along with polyglycols so they should prevent eye contact and rapidly wash their hands after each session with this substance. Eyes that come in contact with brake fluid need running water flushing for 15 minutes with instant medical care required when irritation continues. Ingestion of brake fluid requires you to drink water followed by vomiting induction before getting quick medical assistance. Spilled brake fluid will damage paint and plastic materials therefore it will require immediate washing off with water. All procedures begin with the brake pressure switch disconnection of cruise control models followed by disconnecting the brake fluid level warning switch. The two brake lines undergo disconnecting procedures followed by the plugging of both the lines and brake master cylinder ports. The procedure for vehicles with manual transmission requires draining brake master cylinder partially below clutch reservoir nipple and removing brake reservoir master cylinder hose. The nuts holding the brake master cylinder need to be taken off. Installation involves following the removal steps in reverse and it is necessary to drain air from the brake master cylinder and brake system. The procedure should include bleeding the clutch hydraulic system when the vehicle contains a manual transmission.