Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Gravity Bleeding
1. Fill the brake master cylinder with new High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
2. Loosen both of the rear bleeder screws and leave them open until clear brake fluid flows. Be sure to check the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid
level often and do not let it run dry.
3. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screws to 7-9 Nm (62-79 inch lbs.).
4. One at a time, loosen the front caliper bleeder screws. Leave the bleeder screws open until clear fluid flows. Check the fluid level often in the
brake master cylinder reservoir and do not let it run dry.
5. Tighten the front caliper bleeder screws to 17-24 Nm (13-17 ft. lbs.).
