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Lincoln LS V8-3.9L VIN A (2003)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Lincoln
Model
LS
Engine
V8-3.9L VIN A
Year
2003
Section
Brake Bleeding
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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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:  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.

CAUTION:  Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified 
brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.

1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the 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.

3. NOTE:  Bleed the longest line first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.

Place a box end wrench on the RH rear bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the
tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.

4. Open the valve on the bleeder tank.

5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows, then tighten the RH rear bleeder screw and remove the

rubber hose.

6. Continue bleeding the rear of the system, going in order from the LH rear bleeder screw to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw ending

with the LH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.

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