| General Procedures Special Tool(s) | | Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool | Materials Name Specification High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada) WSS-M6C62-A Anti-Lock Brakes Bleed WARNING:Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. CAUTION:Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with clean, 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:Bleeding the hydraulic control unit (HCU) is required only when removing or installing the HCU, master cylinder, or opening the tubes and hoses to the HCU. | | -
NOTE:Carrying out the System Bleed function drives trapped air from the HCU. Subsequent bleeding removes the air from the brake hydraulic system through the bleeder screws. NOTE:Adequate voltage to the HCU module is required during the anti-lock control portion of the system bleed. Connect the scan tool. | | | -
Access the SYSTEM BLEED FUNCTION and follow the directions on the scan tool. | | | -
Manually bleed the brake hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to Manual Bleed in this section. | | | -
Repeat the procedure carrying out a total of 2 scan tool cycles and 2 manual bleed cycles. | Manual Bleed WARNING:Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. CAUTION:Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with clean, 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 or a new component is installed, air may enter the system, causing spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected. | | -
CAUTION:Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. | | | -
Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the RR wheel, to the LF wheel, to the LR wheel and ending with the RF wheel. | | | -
Attach a rubber drain hose to the rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid. | | | -
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 10 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal. | | | -
Loosen the bleeder screw until the fluid flow stops. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal and tighten the bleeder screw. | | | -
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows. | | | -
Tighten the bleeder screw to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft). - Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
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Continue bleeding the brake hydraulic system at each wheel. | | | -
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. | Gravity Bleed WARNING:Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. CAUTION:Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with clean, 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 or a new component is installed, air may enter the system, causing spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected. | | -
CAUTION:Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. | | | -
Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the RR wheel, to the LF wheel, to the LR wheel and ending with the RF wheel. | | | -
Attach a rubber drain hose to the rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid. | | | -
Loosen the bleeder screw and leave it open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows. | | | -
Tighten the bleeder screw to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft). - Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
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Continue bleeding the brake hydraulic system at each wheel. | | | -
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. | | |
