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Pressure Bleeding Method

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  1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Master Cylinder Filler Cap & MAX Fill Line
    G03878781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
  3. Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master cylinder reservoir, and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter.
  4. NOTE: Bleed the longest line first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Bleeding
    G04644508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bleeder screw cap and place a box end wrench on the RH rear bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with specified brake fluid.
  6. Open the valve on the bleeder tank.
  7. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows, then tighten the RH rear bleeder screw and remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  8. Continue bleeding the system, going in order from the LH rear bleeder screw to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw ending with the LH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
  9. Close the bleeder tank valve. Remove the tank hose from the adapter and remove the adapter.