Ford Fusion: Brake System - General Information / Component Bleeding. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Master Cylinder Bleeding Set |
Bleeding
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Master Cylinder
NOTE:
When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it
should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.
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NOTE:
Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
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Install the master cylinder bleeding set.
Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
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Remove the master cylinder bleeding set.
Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Tighten the brake tube fittings.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
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NOTE:
Pressure bleeding the brake system is required
anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fluid Container
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
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Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Consoles look different depending on option level.
Insert trim tool in location(s) shown.
Rotate the tool 90 degrees to release the overhead console rear retainers.
Working from the rear to the front along each side release the overhead conso..