Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Rear
The rear brakes can be pressure bled using brake bleeder 104-00064, or equivalent, or through the use of a fully charged accumulator.
Brake Bleeding w/Pressure Bleeder
1.
Clean all dirt from reservoir filler cap area. Attach pressure bleeder to reservoir cap opening.
2.
Maintain approximately 35 psi on the system.
3.
Remove dust cap from righthand caliper bleeder fitting. Attach a rubber drain tube to the fitting. Ensure that end of tube fits snugly around fitting.
4.
With ignition switch in the Off position, and brake pedal at rest, open righthand caliper bleeder fitting for 10 seconds at a time, until an air free
stream of brake fluid flow is observed.
5.
Repeat procedure at lefthand caliper.
6.
Place ignition switch in the RUN position, then pump brake pedal several times to complete the bleeding procedure and completely charge
accumulator.
7.
Siphon off excess fluid in reservoir to adjust level to the MAX mark with a fully charged accumulator.
Bleeding System Using A Fully Charged Accumulator
1.
Remove dust cap from righthand caliper bleeder fitting. Attach a rubber drain tube to the fitting. Ensure that end of tube fits snugly around fitting.
2.
Turn ignition switch to the RUN position. This will activate the electric pump to charge the accumulator as required.
Before proceeding with next step, ensure care is used when opening the bleeder screws due to the high pressures available from a completely
charged accumulator.
3.
Hold brake pedal in the applied position. Open the righthand caliper bleeder fitting for 10 seconds at a time until an air free stream of brake fluid is
observed.
4.
Repeat procedure at lefthand caliper.
5.
Pump brake pedal several times to complete bleeding procedure and charge accumulator.
6.
Adjust brake fluid level in reservoir to MAX mark with a completely charged accumulator. If the pump motor is allowed to operate
continuously for approximately 20 minutes, a thermal safety switch inside the motor may shut the motor off, to prevent it from
overheating. If an overheat condition occurs, a 2-10 minute cool down period is required before normal operation can resume.
