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  Gravity Bleed - Wheel Cylinder Only  
 

Gravity Bleed - Wheel Cylinder Only

  

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

Loosen the wheel cylinder bleeder screw and leave open until clear bubble-free brake fluid flows.

  

  1. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
  2. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.