OEM Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder

Ford Escape Wheel Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Wheel Cylinder Overhaul Kit
  YL8Z-2128-BA
  Q: How to service and repair the wheel cylinder on 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.
• Wheel Cylinder
  8L8Z-2261-AD
  Q: How to properly bleed a wheel cylinder to maintain braking performance and prevent system contamination on Ford Escape?

  A:

  When bleaching wheel cylinders professionals should exclusively use new brake fluid compliant with manufacturer standards because spoiled brake fluid can cause system contamination and damage to the system. You should maintain a proper fluid level in the Brake Master Cylinder throughout this procedure or else you will risk damaging the components and negatively affect braking ability. Any occurrence of brake fluid release on paint or plastic needs immediate water cleaning of the affected surface. A brake system bleed is not required when only the wheel cylinder needs replacement or disconnection. Begin with bleeder screw cap removal and install a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. You should connect a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw with the hose end submerged in a brake fluid container. The assistant should pump the brake pedal two times followed by maintaining firm pressure on it during the procedure. The assistant should maintain pedal pressure while you loosen and retighten the brake fluid bleeder screw which allows controlled fluid stream escape. Repetitions of the bleeder screw operation will result in clear bubble-free fluid so the reservoir requires refilling when necessary. Following the specified torque value on the bleeder screw users should remove its rubber hose before installing the bleeder screw cap. Carry out brake tests several times to verify their correct functioning.