Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Filling Reservoir With Brake Fluid
- Clean all dirt from and remove the (B) brake master cylinder filler cap and fill the (A) brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
- Install Brake Bleeder to the brake master cylinder reservoir, and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter.
NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the
instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
- Place a box end wrench on the bleeder screw.
- Attach a rubber drain tube to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
- Open the valve on the bleeder tank.
- Open the bleeder screw. Leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows, then close the bleeder screw and remove the rubber hose.
- Continue bleeding the rest of the system, going in order from the LH rear disc brake caliper to the RH front disc brake caliper, ending with the LH
front disc brake caliper.
- Close the bleeder tank valve and remove the tank hose from the adapter and the adapter.
Filling Reservoir With Brake Fluid
- Fill the (A) brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-1 9542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3 and install the (B) brake master cylinder filler cap.
With ABS
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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This procedure only needs to be performed if the 4-wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) hydraulic control unit (HCU) has been replaced.
