Master Cylinder - In Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with clean, specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
NOTE:
When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or new installation, air may get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be gravity bled, manually bled or bled with pressure bleeding equipment.
- Disconnect the brake master cylinder outlet tubes.
- Install short brake tubes with the ends submerged into the brake master cylinder reservoir and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Have an assistant pump the brake pedal until clear fluid flows from both brake tubes, without air bubbles.
- Remove the short brake tubes and install the brake outlet tubes.
- Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
- Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
- Loosen the rear brake tube fitting until a stream of brake fluid comes out. Have an assistant maintain pressure on the brake pedal while tightening the brake tube fitting.
- Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation for the front brake tube.
- While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the brake tube fittings.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
NOTE:
When a new brake master cylinder has been installed or the system has been emptied or partially emptied, it should be primed to prevent air from getting into the system.
NOTE:
Original equipment tubes are not intended to be used during this procedure.