Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
1. Support the brake master cylinder body in a vise and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid.
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Use High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19S42-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
2. Install plugs in the front and rear brake outlet ports. Bleed the front brake system first.
Loosen Plug
3. Loosen the plug in the front outlet port and slowly depress the primary piston.
Tighten Plug
4. Tighten the plug in the front outlet port and release the primary piston.
5. Repeat this procedure until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
6. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 for the rear outlet port with the front outlet port plugged.
7. Tighten the plugs and try to depress the primary piston. The piston will not depress if all the air is out of the system.
8. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap and install the brake master cylinder in the vehicle.
