Ford Ecosport: Brake System - General Information / General Procedures - Component Bleeding
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 - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00)
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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 - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00)
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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:
Activation
NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the
clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to Specifications in Group
412.
Remove the A/C clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Clutch and Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Field Coil proc..
Removal
With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the selector..