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Brake Master Cylinder - In-Vehicle Bleed

  1. Disconnect the brake outlet lines from the brake master cylinder and cap the lines.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Outlet Lines From Brake Master Cylinder And Cap Lines
    G03444873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install short brake hoses with ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  3. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
    Fig 2: Installing Short Brake Hoses With Ends Submerged In Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
    G03444874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    Fig 3: Installing Brake Outlet Lines
    G03444875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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