Lincoln Nautilus: Brake System - General Information / Component Bleeding. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Master Cylinder Bleeding Set |
Bleeding
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Master Cylinder
NOTE:
When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it
should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.
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NOTE:
Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
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Install the master cylinder bleeding set.
Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
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Remove the master cylinder bleeding set.
Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Tighten the brake tube fittings.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
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NOTE:
Pressure bleeding the brake system is required
anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fluid Container
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A, AZC-30-C
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain inst..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All rear seatbelt buckles
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
RH rear seatbelt buckle
Remove the RH rear seat backrest.
Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10 Rear Seats)
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All rear seatbelt buckles
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