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Gravity Bleed - Wheel Cylinder Only

CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.
  1. Loosen the wheel cylinder bleeder screw and leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.
    Fig 1: Loosening Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
    G03444886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
    Fig 2: Tightening Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
    G03444887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
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