Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Pressure Bleeding
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake
fluid contacts eyes, flush 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: Be sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid (Ford Heavy Duty Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or BA [ESA-M6C25-A]
or equivalent), to complete the bleeding operation. Charge the tank with approximately 69-206 kPa (10-30 psi) of air pressure. Never exceed 345 kPa
(50 psi) of pressure. Never re-use brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
NOTE: Bleed the longest line first.
1. Clean all dirt from the brake master cylinder filler cap.
NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the
instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
2. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap, and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid. Install the pressure bleeder
adapter tool, Rotunda Brake Bleeder model 104-00064 or equivalent to the brake master cylinder, and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on
the adapter.
3. Place a 3/8-inch box wrench on the bleeder fitting on the right rear brake wheel cylinder. Attach a bleeder tube snugly around the bleeder fitting.
4. open the valve on the bleeder tank to admit pressurized brake fluid to the master cylinder reservoir.
5. Submerge the free end of the tube on the wheel cylinder in a partially filled container of clean brake fluid. Loosen the bleeder fitting.
6. When air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid at the submerged end of the bleeder tube, close the bleeder fitting and remove the tube. Move on to
the left rear, the right front, and finally left front.
7. When the bleeding operation is completed, close the bleeder tank valve and remove the tank hose from the adapter fitting.
8. Remove the pressure bleeder adapter tool. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoirs to the maximum level line. Install the brake master cylinder
filler cap.
