Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Disassembly and Assembly  
 

Disassembly

  1. Remove the rear wheel cylinder.

  

  1. CAUTION: Do not use denatured alcohol for flushing the brake system or cleaning assemblies where alcohol could be trapped. If denatured alcohol is trapped, it can cause eventual failure of rubber components in the system.

CAUTION: Never allow any petroleum product or mineral oil to contact the inside of a brake hydraulic system. Mineral oil and petroleum products deteriorate the natural rubber seals used in brake hydraulic system. If a brake system becomes contaminated, it must be flushed with clean brake fluid and all rubber seals and flex hoses replaced. Use Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.

Disassemble the rear wheel cylinder.

1 Remove the bleeder screw cap.
2 Remove the bleeder screw.
3 Remove the dust boots.
4 Remove the pistons and piston seal.
5 Remove the spring.

  

  1. Inspect the rear wheel cylinder bore for wear, rust or pits. If any of these conditions exist, do not hone; the rear wheel cylinder must be replaced.

Assembly

  1. CAUTION: Always install new piston seals and dust boots when assembling the rear wheel cylinder. Always lubricate the bore with new brake fluid. Use Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.