Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2001)
6. Remove the short brake tubes, and install the brake outlet tubes.
7. Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
1
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal, and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
2
Loosen the rear most 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.
3
Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
4
Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
NOTE: This procedure only needs to be performed if the 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) has been installed new
or if the HCU lines have been opened.
1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap, and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
2. Connect a clear waste line to the RH rear bleeder screw and the other end in a container partially filled with recommended brake fluid.
3. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the
RH rear bleeder screw.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
