Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
2. NOTE: Original equipment lines are not intended to be used during this procedure.
Install the 2 short brake tubes with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with DOT
3 motor vehicle brake fluid.
3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal until clear fluid flows from both brake tubes without air bubbles.
4. Remove the 2 short brake tubes and install the 2 master cylinder brake tube fittings.
5. Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
1
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
2
Loosen the rear brake tube fittings until a stream of brake fluid comes out. Have an assistant maintain pressure on the brake pedal while
tightening the brake tube fitting.
3
Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
4
Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. REPEAT the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
6. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the master cylinder brake tubes.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
Brake Caliper Bleeding
NOTE: It is not necessary to bleed the entire brake system. It is possible to bleed only the opened part of the system.
1. Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to the bleeder screw. Submerge the other end in a container partially filled with the specified brake fluid.
2. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
3. Open the caliper bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into the container.
4. When fluid stops flowing, close the bleeder screw.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) for the front brake bleeder screw and 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) for the rear brake bleeder screw.
5. Repeat the previous 3 steps until there are no air bubbles in the brake fluid.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Bleeding
NOTE: This procedure is required only when a new HCU is installed.
1. Connect the diagnostic tool and follow the ABS bleed instructions.
2. Use the caliper bleed procedure to bleed the system. Begin at the RH rear caliper.
