Pressure Bleeding

CAUTION: Never exceed 344 kPa (50 psi) pressure.

For pressure bleeding, use a bladder-type bleeder tank only, such as Rotunda Brake Bleeder 104-00064 or equivalent.

Bleed the longest part of the system first. The bleeder tank should contain enough new brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation. Use High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3 for all brake applications. Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system. The pressure bleeder tank should be charged with approximately 69-206 kPa (10-30 psi) of air pressure.

1. Clean all dirt from the brake master cylinder filler cap area.
2. If the brake master cylinder is known or suspected of having air in the bore, it must be bled before any of the rear wheel cylinders, disc brake calipers or rear disc brake calipers are bled. To bleed the brake master cylinder refer to the procedure in this section.
3. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap, and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid. Install the pressure bleeder adapter tool to the brake master cylinder reservoir and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing the adapter.
4. If both rear wheel cylinders or rear disc brake calipers (if equipped) are to be bled, start with the RH rear wheel cylinder or rear disc brake caliper and attach a hose snugly around the bleeder screw.
5. Submerge the free end of the bleeder hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid and loosen the bleeder screw.
6. Open the valve on the bleeder tank to admit pressurized brake fluid into the brake master cylinder reservoir.
7. When air bubbles cease to appear in the brake fluid at the submerged end of the bleeder hose, close the bleeder screw and remove the hose. Replace the bleeder screw cap on the bleeder screw.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 at the appropriate diagonal front disc brake caliper.
9. Next, repeat steps 4,5, and 6, starting at the LH rear wheel cylinder or rear disc brake caliper (if equipped) and ending at the RH disc brake caliper.
10. When bleeding operation is completed, close the bleeder tank valve and remove the tank hose from the adapter fitting. Tighten all bleeder screws to 6-8 Nm (53-77 inch lbs.).
11. After brake service, ensure that the disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and brake shoes and linings are properly seated. This is accomplished by depressing the brake pedal several times until normal travel is established.
12. Remove the pressure bleeder adapter tool from the brake master cylinder reservoir. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) below the MAX line. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap. Ensure that the brake master cylinder filler cap gasket is correctly positioned in the brake master cylinder filler cap.