Bleeding

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash it immediately with water.

NOTE:
- The fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir must be maintained at the 3/4 level or higher during air bleeding. Be sure to use Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
- The clutch hydraulic system must be bled whenever plower lower clutch slave cylinder tube or hydraulic clutch hose is disconnected.





1. Remove the bleeder screw cover from the clutch slave cylinder and attach a hose to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the hose in a container.
3. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
4. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw to release the fluid and air.





5. Tighten the bleeder screw.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until no air bubbles appear in the fluid.