Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder, Brakes
Overhaul
CAUTION:
On vehicles equipped with ABS and traction control, the brake master cylinder must NOT be overhauled, because of internal adjustments which
require extensive special tools and fixtures.
On vehicles with ABS without traction control or without ABS, the brake master cylinder is serviced as follows:
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: If brake master cylinder is to be put into a vise to aid in disassembly, mount into vise by flange only to avoid damage to bore or hydraulic
control unit reservoir areas.
1. Clean the outside of the brake master cylinder thoroughly. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and gasket. Always discard used brake fluid
.
2. Remove stop bolt and pressure control valve by unscrewing from brake master cylinder. The brake master cylinder internals cannot be removed
unless the stop bolt and pressure control valve are removed.