Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Pressure Bleeding
When using pressure bleeding equipment, use a bladder-type bleeder tank such as Rotunda Brake Bleeder 104-00064, or equivalent. In this type of
bleeder, the brake fluid is separated from the air by a rubber diaphragm.
The bleeder tank must contain enough brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation and should be charged with 69-207 kPa (10-30 psi). Never exceed
345 kPa (50 psi).
1. Clean all dirt from the brake master cylinder filler cap.
2. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the MAX level with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT-3 equivalent
fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
CAUTION:The brake master cylinder reservoir must be at least 3/4 full during the bleeding procedure. Fill the brake master cylinder
reservoir as necessary.
3. Install the bleeder adapter tool on the brake master cylinder and attach the hose from the bleeder tank to the fitting on the adapter.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing and connecting the master cylinder adapter.
4. Open the valve on the bleeder tank.
5. If the brake master cylinder is known or suspected to contain air, it must be bled before the rear wheel cylinders or disc brake calipers.
To bleed the brake master cylinder, loosen the brake tube flare nuts. Beginning at the front alternately loosen and tighten the brake tube flare nuts.
Allow the fluid to flow for several seconds before tightening the brake tube flare nut. Repeat the operation several times to make sure all air has
been removed from the brake master cylinder.
NOTE: Bleeding must be performed in the following order:
a. Left front brake
b. Right front brake
c. Left rear brake
d. Right rear brake
6. Remove the bleeder screw cap from the appropriate brake.
7. Position a wrench on the bleeder screw.
8. Attach a hose to the bleeder screw.
The hose must fit snugly around the bleeder screw.
9. Submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with brake fluid.
10. Loosen the bleeder screw approximately 3/4 of a turn.
When the fluid entering the bottle is completely free of bubbles, tighten the bleeder screw. Tighten the caliper bleeder screws to 17-24 Nm (12-17
ft. lbs.). Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screws to 7-9 Nm (61-87 inch lbs.).
11. Remove the hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
12. Repeat steps 6-10 at each brake.
13. Close the valve at the bleeder tank, disconnect the hose from the master cylinder adapter, and remove the master cylinder adapter.
14. Check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and fill with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT-3
equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A if necessary.
15. Check the brake pedal feel.
