Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
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:
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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.
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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:
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When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or replacement, air may get into the system and cause spongy brake
pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been properly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually
or with pressure bleeding equipment.
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When the brake master cylinder has been replaced 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 DOT3 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.
3. Tighten the rear disc brake caliper bleeder screws.
