How Do You Repair A Master Cylinder On A Ford Ranger?
The master cylinder is the heart of your Ford Ranger’s brake system. When the driver pushes down on the brake pedal, a piston inside the master cylinder forces hydraulic fluid to each of the four wheels. On the front wheels a caliper forces brake pads against a steel disc, slowing the vehicle down. On the rear wheels a wheel cylinder forces brake shoes against a steel drum. When replacing the master cylinder you will introduce air into the hydraulic circuit. Therefor it is important to bench bleed the new master cylinder before installing it into the vehicle. Then you must bleed the entire brake system after the master cylinder is installed. Removing the Master Cylinder on a Manual Brake System Step 1 Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal. Loosen the retaining bolt, using a wrench. Then pull the clamp off the terminal. Step 2 Unscrew the nut, bolt and spacers that secure the master cylinder pushrod to the brake pedal, using a socket. Step 3 Loosen and remove th
