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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLBRAKE PEDAL ASSYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Brake Pedal and Bracket
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the lower steering column cover.
2. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.
Remove the stoplamp switch.
3. Remove the brake booster actuating rod from the brake pedal in the following sequence.
1. Disengage the tabs.
2. Remove and discard the brake booster actuating rod pin.
4. Remove the brake pedal retractor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 4 brake booster nuts.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
6. Remove the brake pedal bracket.
7. NOTICE: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing this switch with the brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new brake booster actuating rod pin.
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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.