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Hydraulic Brake Actuation - Brake Master Cylinder Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Removal and Installation

Removal

All Vehicles

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the filler cap does not become contaminated.
    Remove the reservoir filler cap.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    1. Remove the cap.

  1. Using a suitable suction device drain the reservoir.
Vehicles with manual transaxle

  1. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose.
All vehicles

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the tube connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.
    Disconnect the master cylinder brake tubes.
  1. Release the brake booster vacuum by removing the vacuum hose.

  1. Remove the fluid reservoir and master cylinder assembly.

  1. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder.
    • Lift the two retaining clips and pull off the reservoir.
  1. Remove and discard the O - ring seals.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:After installation, bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Section  206-00 Brake System - General Information.
    Install new O - ring seals.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Before installing the master cylinder make sure that the vacuum seal is in place and that the mating faces are clean.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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