Section 06-06: Brake System, Hydraulic
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fluid Control Valve Assembly

 CAUTION: Do not operate brake until brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) is installed and filled, or primary brake system will have to be bled.

 

Removal

  1. Remove brake fluid from brake master cylinder reservoir .
  1. Remove reservoir primary port (only) with a rod or long screwdriver.



  1. Rotate brake master cylinder reservoir out of way and remove master cylinder reservoir seal kit (2L074) from casting.

    NOTE: The brake master cylinder fluid control valve (2C161) assembly is serviced as an assembly only. Do not attempt to service this unit.

  1. With a 12mm socket, remove brake master cylinder fluid control valve . Inspect for contamination under seal or in center orifice.
 

Installation

  1. Install a new brake master cylinder fluid control valve . Tighten to 11-13 Nm (8-9 lb-ft).
  1. Lubricate master cylinder reservoir seal kit with brake fluid and install it in primary port.
  1. Install brake master cylinder reservoir in new master cylinder reservoir seal kit .
  1. Refill brake master cylinder reservoir.