Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder, Brakes
Bench
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: 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.
1. Support the brake master cylinder body in a vise and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid.
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Use High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
2. Install short brake tubes with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Slowly depress the primary piston until clear fluid flows from both brake tubes, without air bubbles.
4. Remove the short brake tubes.
In-Vehicle
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 IS
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
-
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 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.
