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Component Bleeding: Caliper

Fig 1: Attaching Rubber Drain Hose To Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
GF0006694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the disc brake caliper was disconnected.
  1. Place a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the disc brake caliper bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
  2. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  3. Loosen the disc brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
    • Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
  4. Tighten the front and rear bleeder screw.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).