Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Placing Wrench On Front Disc Brake Bleeder Screw
2. Place a box end wrench on the front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of
the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 10 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. Loosen the 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 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.
Tightening Front Bleeder Screw
5. Tighten the front bleeder screw.
Tightening Rear Bleed Screw
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Tighten the rear bleeder screw.
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Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remaining disc brake calipers.
Pressure Bleeding
WARNING: 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 the 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.
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Bleed the longest line first. Be sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
