E 150 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
3. Install short brake tubes with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean DOT 3
brake fluid.
4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal, or slowly press the primary piston until clear fluid flows from both brake tubes, without air bubbles.
5. If the brake master cylinder has been primed at the bench, install it in the vehicle.
6. Remove the short brake tubes.
7. Install the brake master cylinder tube fittings.
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Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
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For traction control and stability assist vehicles, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
8. Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal, and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
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Loosen the rearmost brake tube fittings until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal,
tighten the brake tube fitting.
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Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
