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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake
caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and
shudder.
Remove and discard the front brake pads
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Remove and discard the brake caliper spring.
NOTICE:
Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boo..