Gravity Bleed

Brake System

CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the RH rear wheel, to the LH rear wheel, then to the RH front wheel and ending with the LH front wheel.

Rear Drum Brakes

CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Fig 1: Loosening Rear Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw And Leave Open Until Clear, Bubble-Free Brake Fluid Flows

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Loosen the rear wheel cylinder bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.

Fig 2: Tightening Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
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Front Disc Brakes

CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Fig 3: Opening Front Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw

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Open the front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.
Tighten the front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.

Fig 4: Tightening Front Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
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Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with fluid and install the reservoir cap.
- Use High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
Fig 5: Filling Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir With Fluid And Installing Reservoir Cap
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