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Brake Caliper

NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the brake caliper was disconnected or installed new.
  1. Remove the bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the disc brake caliper bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
  2. Fig 1: Attaching Rubber Drain Hose To Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
    GF0006694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal at least 2 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  4. Loosen the disc brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
    • Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
  5. Tighten the disc brake caliper bleeder screw and install the bleeder screw cap.
    • Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
    • Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw
    GF0006695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.