Ford Fusion: Brake System - General Information / Component Bleeding. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Brake System / 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.

NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Ford Fusion. Component Bleeding. General Procedures

Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).

Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.

Install the master cylinder bleeding set.
Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.

Remove the master cylinder bleeding set.
Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

Tighten the brake tube fittings.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).

Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).

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

Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube

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).

Brake System Pressure Bleeding. 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...

Front Disc Brake

Other information:

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Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

Ford Fusion. Power Door Locks

Unlock. Lock.