Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice.
For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not allow the brake master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Master cylinder may be damaged if operated
without fluid, resulting in degraded braking performance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or
plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE: When any part of the hydraulic system is disconnected for repair or installation of new components, air can get into the system and cause spongy
brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it is correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment.
All vehicles
1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
2. 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.
Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master cylinder reservoir and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter.
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Pressure bleed the brake system at 207-345 kPa (30-50 psi).
3. NOTE: Bleed the longest line first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough clean, specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
Remove the RH rear brake caliper bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder
screw, and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
4. Open the valve on the bleeder tank.
5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows into the container. Wait 15 seconds after clear,
bubble-free fluid flows through the rubber hose.
6. Tighten the RH rear bleeder screw to specifications. Refer to Specifications. Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC or 4.6L (3V) engine
7. Continue bleeding the system in the following sequence:
1. LH rear brake caliper bleeder screw
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Tighten to specifications. Refer to Specifications.
2. RH front brake caliper bleeder screw
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Tighten to specifications. Refer to Specifications.