Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Brake Fluid Reservoir
NOTE: Whenever the brake master cylinder reservoir is removed from the brake master cylinder, new grommets must be installed.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect fluid level indicator switch.
2. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap from brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Disconnect the hydraulic control unit supply hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir fitting and secure in a position to prevent loss of brake
fluid.
4. Remove the front locating pin and rock the brake master cylinder reservoir up and away from the rear locating pin.
5. Remove secondary brake master cylinder port in same manner and discard complete brake master cylinder reservoir as an assembly.
6. Remove grommets from brake master cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat grommets with clean brake fluid and press into brake master cylinder.
2. Coat brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Assemble reservoir retaining legs on pins while pressing reservoir ports into
grommets.
3. Connect fluid level indicator switch.
4. Fill brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid to between MAX line and 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) below MAX line. Use High
Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3.
5. Check for leaks.