Bleeding - Components
Component BleedingBrake Master Cylinder-Bench Bleed
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
NOTE: When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or a new component is installed air may enter the system causing spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected.
1. Support the brake master cylinder body in a soft jaw vise
2. Remove the master cylinder cap and install short brake hoses to the master cylinder outlet ports with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir
3. NOTE: If equipped with a manual transmission plug the master cylinder feed port
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A DOT 3
4. Slowly depress the primary piston until bubble -free brake fluid flows from both brake hoses
5. Remove the brake hoses from the master cylinder.
6. Install plugs in the front and rear brake outlet port.
7. Install the reservoir cap and install the brake master cylinder in the vehicle.
^ Remove the master cylinder outlet port plugs before installing the lines
Brake Master Cylinder-In-Vehicle Bleed
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
NOTE: When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or a new component is installed, air may enter the system, causing spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected.
1. Disconnect the brake outlet lines from the brake master cylinder and cap the lines.
2. Install short brake hoses to the master cylinder outlet ports with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows from both brake hoses.
5. Remove the short brake hoses and install the brake outlet lines.
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.