F 250 2WD LD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder, Brakes
Bench
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.
- 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-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
- Install plugs in the front and rear brake outlet ports. Bleed the front brake system first.
Loosen Plug
