Gravity Bleed

Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.

NOTE: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Fig 1: Identifying Bleeder Hose

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If equipped with rear drums, loosen the RH rear wheel cylinder bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.

Fig 2: Tightening Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw
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NOTE: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Fig 3: Loosening RH Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw

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If equipped with rear disc brakes, loosen the RH rear disc brake caliper bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
Tighten the rear disc brake caliper bleeder screw.

Fig 4: Tightening Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
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NOTE: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.

Continue bleeding the rest of the system, going in order from the LH rear wheel, to the RH front wheel, ending with the LH front wheel.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with fluid and install the reservoir cap.
- Use Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Reservoir Cap
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