Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Gravity Bleeding
NOTE: If any of the brake tubes or calipers have been removed, it may be helpful to prime the system by gravity bleeding it. This should be done after
the brake master cylinder is primed and bled.
1. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with new High Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid.
2. Loosen both rear caliper bleeder screws and leave them open until clear brake fluid flows out. Do not let brake master cylinder reservoir run dry,
check it often.
3. Tighten the bleeder screws.
4. One at a time, loosen the front caliper bleeder screws. Leave the bleeder screws open until clear fluid flows out. Do not let brake master cylinder
reservoir run dry, check it often.
5. Tighten the bleeder screws.
6. After the brake master cylinder has been primed, the lines bled at the brake master cylinder and the brake system gravity bled, normal brake
system bleeding can resume at each wheel.
