Chassis

Component Bleeding. General Procedures

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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit

bleeding

NOTICE: If fluid spills on the painted surface, the affected area must be washed immediately with cold water.

Master Cylinder

  1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  2. Fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid of the specified type.
    Refer to Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  3. Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  4. Install the master cylinder bleeding kit.
    Use general equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  5. Have an assistant slowly pump the brake pedal until clear fluid without bubbles flows from the brake tubes.
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  6. Remove the master cylinder bleeding kit.
    Remove general equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit.
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  7. Tighten the brake tube fittings.
    Refer to Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  8. Fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid of the specified type.
    Refer to Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
    Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures
  9. Refer to: Brake System Pressure Release (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

Brake caliper, wheel cylinder, brake hose or brake tube

  1. Refer to: Brake System Pressure Release (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

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