Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Manual Bleeding
1. Clean all dirt from brake master cylinder filler cap.
NOTE: During hydraulic system bleeding, maintain sufficient brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir to prevent air from entering
the system.
2. If brake master cylinder is known or suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled before any of the wheel cylinders or calipers. To bleed brake
master cylinder, loosen front outlet fitting approximately three-quarter turn.
3. Have assistant push brake pedal down slowly through full travel. Close outlet fitting, then return pedal slowly to full released position. Wait five
seconds; then repeat operation until air bubbles cease to appear at the outlet fitting.
4. Loosen rear outlet fitting approximately three-quarter turn.
5. Repeat Step 3.
6. To continue to bleed brake system, remove rubber dust cap from bleeder screw. Place suitable box wrench on bleeder and attach rubber drain tube
screw. The end of tube should fit snugly around bleeder screw.
7. Submerge free end of tube in container partially filled with clean brake fluid and loosen bleeder screw approximately three-quarter turn.
8. Have assistant push brake pedal down slowly through full travel. Close bleeder screw; then return the brake pedal to full release position. Wait five
seconds; then repeat this operation until air bubbles cease to appear at submerged end of bleeder tube.
9. When fluid is completely free of air bubbles, secure bleeder screw and remove bleeder tube. Install rubber dust cap on bleeder screw.
10. Repeat this process on opposite diagonal system. Refill brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary and install the brake master cylinder filler cap.
When bleeding operation is completed, fluid level should be filled up to or within 3.0 mm (0.125 inch) of the MAX line on the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
11. Always make sure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions by applying brake pedal several times until normal pedal travel is
established.
12. Check pedal feel. If the brake pedal feels "spongy," Repeat bleed procedure.
