Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
5. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the LH rear disc brake caliper.
6. Place a box end wrench on the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder
screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
7. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 10 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
8. Loosen the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. Have an assistant maintain pressure on the brake
pedal while tightening the RH front disc brake caliper 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.
9. Tighten the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
10. Repeat steps 6, 7, 8, and 9 for the LH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
11. If necessary, bleed the brake master cylinder.
Master Cylinder Bleeding
WARNING:
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brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. avoid contact with eyes. wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid
contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water
and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION:
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Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with the
specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
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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.
NOTE:
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When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or replacement, air may get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal
action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been properly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment Brake Bleeder.
