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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 RESERVOIR
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
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.
NOTE:
The brake master cylinder and brake master cylinder reservoir are replaced as an assembly. The reservoir cannot be replaced separately form the brake master cylinder.
The brake master cylinder reservoir:
- is mounted to the brake master cylinder.
- holds fluid supply for each brake master cylinder hydraulic piston.
- provides visual maximum and minimum fluid level markings.
- contains the brake master cylinder fluid level indicator switch.
The brake master cylinder fluid level indicator switch can be checked by putting a magnetic probe against the inside of the reservoir to activate the indicator switch.
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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.