Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
3 Install plugs in the front and rear brake outlet ports. Bleed the front brake system first.
Loosening Plug In Front Outlet Port
4 Loosen the plug in the front outlet port and slowly depress the primary piston.
Tightening Plug In Front Outlet Port
5 Tighten the plug in the front outlet port and release the primary piston.
6 Repeat this procedure until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.
7 Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the rear outlet port with the front outlet port plugged.
8 Tighten the plugs and try to depress the primary piston. The piston will not depress if all the air is out of the system.
9 Install the brake master cylinder filler cap and install the brake master cylinder in the vehicle.
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Bleed the brake system.
Pressure 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 the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been properly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment Brake Bleeder.
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Bleed the longest line first. Be sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
