F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
3. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
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.
Master Cylinder 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: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.
CAUTION: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: 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 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.
NOTE: When the brake master cylinder has been replaced, or the system has been emptied or partially emptied, it should be primed to prevent air from
getting into the system.
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Disconnect the brake master cylinder outlet tubes.
