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Gravity Bleeding

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    CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.
  1. 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.
  2. Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the right rear wheel, to the left rear wheel, then to the right front wheel and ending with the left front wheel.
  3. Loosen the rear wheel cylinder bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
  4. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
  5. Open the front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.
  6. Tighten the front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
  7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with fluid and install the reservoir cap.
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