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Brake Master Cylinder - Bench Bleed

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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.
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CAUTION: Bleeding the master cylinder on Hybrid vehicles requires a full system pressure bleed. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING - HYBRID .
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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Body In Soft Jaw Vise
    G04617668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
    Fig 2: Locating Master Cylinder Cap
    G04617669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: If equipped with a manual transmission, plug the master cylinder feed port.
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir With Specified Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
    G04617670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified motor vehicle brake fluid.
  4. Slowly depress the primary piston until bubble-free brake fluid flows from both brake hoses.
    Fig 4: Identifying Depress Primary Piston
    G04617671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the brake hoses from the master cylinder.
  6. Install plugs in the front and rear brake outlet port.
    Fig 5: Identifying Plugs In Front And Rear Brake Outlet Port
    G04617672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the reservoir cap and install the brake master cylinder in the vehicle; refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION .
    • Remove the master cylinder outlet port plugs before installing the lines.
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