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Mercury Monterey V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Specifications (page 3 of 5)

Make
Mercury
Model
Monterey
Engine
V6-4.2L VIN 2
Year
2004
Section
Brake Bleeding
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 5
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5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the

RH rear bleeder screw.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.

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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.

6. Tighten the RH rear bleeder screw.
7. Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 for the LH rear bleeder screw.

8. Place a box end wrench on the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder

screw, and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.

9. Have an assistant hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.

10. Loosen the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake

pedal, tighten the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.

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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.

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