OEM 2003 Ford Escort Wheel Cylinder

2003 Ford Escort Wheel Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the wheel cylinder on 2003 Ford Escort?

  A: Start the wheel cylinder maintenance by taking off rear brake shoes alongside their linings. Brake fluid contains harmful polyglycol ethers and polyglycols thus use caution when handling it since direct eye exposure must be avoided and proper hand cleaning should follow after use. Eyelid contact requires 15-minute water flushing followed by medical assistance when discomfort lasts beyond the washing period. Swallowing the substance requires drinking water and causing vomiting before getting emergency medical attention. Brake fluid has damaging properties towards painted materials and plastic components so immediately wash any leakage spots with water solution. Discard air entry must be your priority when working with hydraulic system parts since it will cause brake pedal softness requiring post-reconnect hydraulic system bleeding. Then detach the brake tube from the rear wheel cylinder before unfastening the bolts that secure the rear wheel cylinder. To reattach these components follow the reverse order of installation while performing brake hydraulic system bleeding first.