| Removal and Installation Name Specification Brake Fluid - Super DOT4 ESD-M6C57-A CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water. | | -
CAUTION:The brake fluid reservoir cap must not become contaminated. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. | | | -
NOTE:It will be necessary to carry out this step on both sides in order to completely drain the brake reservoir. Drain the brake fluid reservoir. - Connect one end of a suitable piece of clear plastic pipe to the bleed nipple and place the other end into a suitable container.
- Loosen the bleed nipple.
- Depress the brake pedal until all the brake fluid is drained from the brake fluid reservoir.
- Tighten the bleed nipple.
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Install the brake fluid reservoir cap. | | | -
Remove the cowl panel grille.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bulkhead extension panel. - Remove the retaining bolts.
- Detach the panel from the retaining clips.
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Remove the battery tray.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation) /
Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel/2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the strut and spring assembly top mount brace from the bulkhead. | | | -
Remove the strut and spring assembly top mount brace. | | | -
Remove the cold zone upper panel. | | | -
Remove the cold zone upper panel extension panel. | 11. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 3 - Low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector 5 - Brake master cylinder retaining nuts 12. To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | -
Bleed the brake system.
For additional information, refer to: Brake System Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures) /
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
| Removal Details Item 1 : Brake fluid reservoir CAUTION:Cap the brake fluid reservoir connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Item 2 : Clutch master cylinder supply line | | -
CAUTION:Cap the clutch master cylinder supply line to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder supply line from the brake fluid main reservoir. | Item 4 : Brake tubes | | -
CAUTION:Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the brake tubes from the brake master cylinder. | Installation Details Item 6 : Brake master cylinder CAUTION:Make sure the brake master cylinder vacuum seal is correctly positioned before installation. |
