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Brake System Bleeding: Pressure

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Filler Cap And Reservoir
GF0006696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
  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. Fig 2: Attaching Rubber Drain Hose To Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
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    NOTE: Bleed the longest tube first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
  5. Attach a rubber drain hose to the RH rear bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, 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.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  8. Continue bleeding the rear of the system, going in order from the LH rear bleeder screw to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw and 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.