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Brake System (Pressure) - Bleed (12 141 0) > < Valve - Light Laden-Load Apportioning (Van) - Adjust (12 136 0)

Escort.Orion 1991 (08.1990-09.2001)

Brake System (Conventional) - Bleed (12 141 0)Escort/Orion 1991 (08/1990-09/2001)
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Removal and Installation
Bleed

CAUTION:

Ensure that the vehicle is standing on level ground or on a non‐wheel free hoist. If working on a van variant the wheels must be loaded or the rear circuits will not be properly bled.

CAUTION:

If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE:

The system consists of separate circuits for each front and diagonally opposite rear wheel. Each circuit can be bled individually, and each wheel circuit can be bled individually of the other.

NOTE:

If the ABS hydraulic unit needs to be purged, first bleed the system conventionally and then run the bleed option on the FDS 2000 diagnostic menu following the instructions given.

NOTE:

When removed, ensure the filler cap does not become contaminated. The reservoir must remain topped up with new, clean brake fluid at all times during the bleeding procedure.
1. Remove the reservoir filler cap.
1. Disconnect the low brake fluid level warning light switch multiplug.
2. Remove the filler cap.

2. Fit a bleed tube to the front left‐hand caliper bleed nipple.
3. Bleed the circuit.
• Ensure the bleed tube is a firm fit.
• Immerse the end of the tube in a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid.
• Position the bleed jar base at least 300 mm above the bleed nipple to maintain fluid pressure and prevent air leaking past the threads of the bleed nipple.
• Unscrew the bleed nipple by one turn.
• Depress the brake pedal fully (pumping brake fluid and/or air into the bleed jar) and allow the pedal to quickly return to the rest position.
• Pause briefly to allow full recuperation of the master cylinder.
• Continue pumping until air free fluid is being pumped into the jar.
• With the pedal fully depressed tighten the bleed nipple.

WARNING:

Care must be taken when bleeding the rear brake circuit as the fluid will be subjected to extremely high pressure.
4. Repeat the procedure for the rear right, front right and rear left‐hand brake circuits.

5. Top up the fluid reservoir to the Max mark.
6. Refit the fluid filler cap and reconnect the low brake fluid warning light switch multiplug.
7. When required, bleed the ABS hydraulic unit by running the bleed option on the FDS 2000 diagnostic menu following the instructions given.

Brake System (Pressure) - Bleed (12 141 0) > < Valve - Light Laden-Load Apportioning (Van) - Adjust (12 136 0)