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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 172 (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ACTUATION)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONHYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATIONBRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Brake Master Cylinder
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Brake Master Cylinder
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The brake master cylinder is a dual piston type. The brake master cylinder operates as follows:
- When the brake pedal is pressed, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary piston.
- Brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the 2 diagonal hydraulic circuits.
- The anti-lock brake system (ABS) brake master cylinder cannot be overhauled, due to internal adjustments which require extensive special tools and fixtures. The repair is made by installing a new master cylinder only.
The brake master cylinder consists of:
- brake master cylinder fluid reservoir
- brake master cylinder body
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.