Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN A (2000)
4. Remove the short brake tubes and install the brake outlet tubes.
5. Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
1. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
2. Loosen the rear most brake tube fittings until a stream of brake fluid comes out. Have an assistant maintain pressure on the brake pedal while
tightening the brake tube fitting.
3. Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
4. Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
6. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the brake tubes.
Brake System Gravity Bleeding
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If
brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes 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: Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled
with the 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 for repair or new installation, air may get into the system and cause spongy brake
pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment.
Note: When a new brake master cylinder has been installed or the system has been emptied, or partially emptied, it should be primed to prevent air
from getting into the system.
1. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
2. Bleed the rear disc brake calipers.
1. Place a box end wrench on the RH rear disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
2. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH rear disc brake caliper bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled
with clean brake fluid.
3. Open the bleeder screw and leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.
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Repeat for LH rear disc brake caliper.
