F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Install Short Brake Tubes
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Install short brake tubes with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir and 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.
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows from both brake tubes.
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Remove the short brake tubes and install the brake outlet tubes.
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Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 10 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
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Loosen the rear most 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.
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Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
Brake Master Cylinder And Brake Hoses Torque Specifications
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Tighten the brake tubes.
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY:
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.
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Remove the brake master cylinder; refer to the procedure in this section.
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Clean the outside of the brake master cylinder.
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Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and drain the remaining brake fluid.
