Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Caliper Bleeding Procedure
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 in to the system and cause spongy brake pedal
action. This requires the bleeding of the affected portions of the hydraulic system after it has been properly connected. The hydraulic system can
be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment Brake Bleeder.
1. Connect a clear waste line to the affected disc brake caliper bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with
clean brake fluid.
2. Open the bleeder screw and cycle the brake pedal 25 to 30 times or until no more air is seen at the waste line.
Tighten Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
3. Tighten the disc brake caliper bleeder screw to proper specification.
4. Disconnect the waste line.
5. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid, C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
