Brake System Bleeding (12 141 0); Bleeding; Vehicles With Anti-Lock Brakes - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

206-00-32 Brake System
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General Information 206-00-32
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Brake System Bleeding(l2 141 0)
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All Vehicles
Repeat the procedure for the remaining brake
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WARNING:Brake fluid contains polyglycol
lines.
ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
General Equipment
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sure that the bleed nipple
the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes,
flush the eyes for 15 minutes with cold
10. N0TE:This step is only necessary when
running water. Get medical attention if
changing the brake fluid to remove the used
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
brake fluid from the hydraulic control unit
water and induce vomiting. Get medical
(HCU).
Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)
attention immediately. Failure to follow
Using WDS, bleed the brake system.
these instructions may result in personal'
injury.
CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
cap is installed after bleeding the brake
N0TE:Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a
level surface.
line(s). This will prevent corrosion to the
bleed nipple. Failure to follow this instruction
Bleeding
may result in the bleed nipple becoming
seized.
N0TE:The system consists of separate circuits for
each front and diagonally opposite rear wheel.
Each circuit can be bled independently.
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brake fluid reservoir must
remain full with new, clean brake fluid at all
times during bleeding.
Install the bleed tube to the bleed nipple.
2. Immerse the end of the bleed tube in a bleed
jar containing a small quantity of approved
brake fluid.
3. Position the bleed jar base at least 300 mm
above the bleed nipple to maintain fluid
pressure and prevent air leaking past the
threads of the bleed nipple.
4. Loosen the bleed nipple by one-half turn.
5. Operate the brake pedal fully ipumping brake
fluid and air into the bleed jar) and allow the
brake pedal to return to the rest position.
6. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX mark.
7. Continue operating the brake pedal until
air-free fluid is being pumped into the bleed
jar.
8. With the brake pedal fully depressed tighten
the bleed nipple.
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